How to Make Homemade Condensed Milk

The idea of condensed milk appeared a long time ago, namely in 1810 (the creator of this method was the Frenchman N. Appert). Condensed milk is obtained by evaporating a certain amount of water from it with the addition of a large amount of sugar. Interestingly, the concentration of beneficial substances in the finished product increases. The key to good condensed milk is choosing a quality raw product, the main thing is that the milk is fresh, whole, without impurities, preferably with a high fat content. The first step is to heat the milk slightly.

Pour milk into a deep bowl, add sugar, and stir a little (dissolving the sugar at this stage is insignificant). Add powdered milk and pour in the vanilla extract (or add vanilla sugar).

Mix the mixture thoroughly to get rid of lumps.

Prepare a water bath. To do this, pour a little water into a small saucepan and place it on the stove. Place a bowl with the milk mixture on the saucepan. Do not ignore the water bath, as without it, the milk may burn and the condensed milk will not become uniform. Cook the condensed milk in a water bath for one to one and a half hours, stirring the mixture every 5-10 minutes. Determine the readiness of the milk visually - it should reach the desired consistency.

Homemade condensed milk can be eaten as a snack with coffee or tea, or used as an ingredient in other dishes. It is important to remember that the benefits of condensed milk are due to the content of whole milk, which contains a number of vitamins (they are slightly destroyed during condensation). It is advisable to consume condensed milk in moderation, as it contains a lot of sugar.