Got milk you need to use up? Turn it into sweetened condensed milk. This recipe is perfect for desserts like cakes, pies, frostings, and no-bake treats – you can even take it a step further and make homemade caramel. While you can make it on the stove, we’ll be focusing on the crockpot method.
This recipe will focus on using whole milk but as a non-dairy girl myself, here are some alternatives:
Variations
Full-fat coconut milk
thick, creamy, naturally sweet; ideal for desserts.
Oat milk
mild, neutral flavor; works well for most recipes.
Soy milk
closest to cow’s milk in protein; thickens nicely.
Almond, cashew, or rice milk
thinner consistency; may require slightly longer reduction.
Butter Alternative
add 1–2 tbsp non-dairy butter or coconut oil for extra richness.
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From the TREAT$ kitchen
Crockpot Sweetened Condensed Milk
Yield
Yield: About 1 cup – make as much as you need! For example, if you want 3 cups of sweetened condensed milk, just multiply this recipe by 3.
Ingredients
Equipment
- Whisk
- Crockpot or saucepan
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Silicone spatula
- Jar for storage
Instructions
- Add milk and 1 cup granulated sugar to your slow cooker. Whisk well to fully dissolve the sugar.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, stirring every 45–60 minutes if possible.
- The mixture will gradually reduce and thicken to about 1½–2 cups.
- Once thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, stir in butter and vanilla.
- Let cool — it will thicken more as it cools.
- Ready to use after it’s fully cooled. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Or pour into an airtight freezer-safe container, leaving ~½ inch headspace. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For making on a stovetop, combine milk and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, lower heat, and cook 15–20 minutes until milk reduces by ~⅓ and thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.
- Cool completely before use.
TREAT$ by Emoni · treatsbyemoni.com
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