Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe

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🥛✨ Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe – Don’t Let the Holidays Catch You Unprepared! ✨🥛

🎅🤶 The holiday season is officially here, and that means baking, desserts, and cozy recipes that almost always call for sweetened condensed milk. Fudge, pies, puddings, no-bake treats, coffee, and holiday candies… and suddenly you realize those tiny cans are missing from your pantry. Sound familiar?

Good news — you don’t need to run to the store. This easy homemade sweetened condensed milk comes together with just a few basic ingredients you probably already have. It’s rich, creamy, perfectly sweet, and works beautifully in all your favorite holiday recipes.

Save this one — it’s a true kitchen lifesaver! ⭐

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Pinch of salt (optional, but recommended)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

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How to Make Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and sugar over medium heat.
  2. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Add the butter and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (do not boil).
  5. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and slightly reduced.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, if using.
  7. Let cool — it will thicken more as it cools.

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Texture & Yield

  • Makes about 1 cup, equivalent to one standard can of sweetened condensed milk
  • Smooth, pourable, creamy, and perfect for baking or desserts

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ No special ingredients

✔ Budget-friendly

✔ Ready in under 30 minutes

✔ Perfect for holiday baking emergencies

✔ No preservatives

This homemade version is ideal for Christmas desserts, fudge, no-bake treats, coffee, puddings, and sauces. Once you make it, you may never go back to store-bought!

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Pro Tips for Best Results

  • Use whole milk for the creamiest texture
  • Stir frequently to prevent burning
  • Don’t rush the simmer — low and slow is key
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week

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Holiday Uses

  • Fudge & candy
  • Pies & cheesecakes
  • Banana pudding & strawberry desserts
  • Coffee & hot chocolate
  • Drizzled over fruit or pancakes

📌 Save this recipe now — because the holidays always bring last-minute baking plans!

💬 Want a dairy-free version, slow cooker method, or exact baking conversions? Just tell me! 🎄🥛

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