Prepare this homemade condensed milk with using only two simple ingredients! Our step-by-step recipe is so easy to follow and after you try it you’re never going back to the store bought version.
Place the milk and sugar in a saucepan over high heat. Mix to help the sugar dissolve.
Before the milk starts to boil, low the heat and bring the milk to a gentle simmer.
Cook for about 2 hours mixing from time to time to prevent it from sticking to the pan bottom.
While the milk is simmering, remove a bit of the foam that forms on top.
After 1 hour and a half (more or less), the milk should have reduced to half and will have a thicker consistency. Keep cooking until it reaches the desired thickness.
Turn off the heat, cover the pot and let the milk cool down whisking from time to time to prevent crystals from forming on the pot sides.
Once the preparation has cooled down, transfer it to a jar and store it.
Notes
For the best results, use whole milk as it has a higher fat content which helps create a creamy and thick texture.
Stir the milk frequently while cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
Keep the heat low and cook the milk slowly to prevent it from scorching and allow the liquid to evaporate slowly and evenly.
Be patient: Homemade condensed milk takes time to make, and you need to be patient while waiting for it to thicken. It may take up to 2 hours of cooking time for the milk to reduce and thicken properly.