A delicacy familiar from childhood is condensed milk, which you can not only buy in the store, but also brew yourself at home. This sweet, sticky, healthy treat can be eaten with a spoon, added to baked goods, or served with pancakes. Unlike the store-bought condensed product, there are no harmful components in the homemade one - only natural ingredients. Treat yourself and your family to a delicious treat by preparing it in a pan on the stove, bread maker or autoclave.

A wide range of condensed milk is available on store shelves. The tasty delicacy in a tin was produced in different parts of the world. The modern economy has relaxed the requirements for the quality of the condensed product produced. The industrial dessert is prepared with palm oil and dairy products, and not at all from tasty and healthy cow's milk. To avoid heterogeneous crystallization of sugars and achieve a stable structure, lactose microcrystals are added to the product.

Housewives are looking for recipes for home cooking without harmful additives. The production technology in an ordinary kitchen is not complicated; you can prepare a delicious treat without much hassle. The preparation procedure and recipe change only slightly. The dairy product is boiled with granulated sugar over low heat to the desired consistency. There are several secrets for preparing the perfect condensed product:

1. Use only milk with a high fat content of at least 3% (the exception is low-calorie condensed milk).
2. If the freshness of the raw materials is in doubt, add a little soda. This component will prevent the milk from curdling.
3. The dessert will not burn if you use a thick-bottomed pan to prepare the condensed milk. You need to stir the mixture constantly so that the milk does not run away or burn.
4. The delicacy thickens after it cools, so do not overcook it. Hot condensed milk will be semi-liquid.

What does condensed milk mean according to GOST

The high requirements for condensed milk back in 1952 are not met today. This product contained only carefully purified and tested whole milk and sugar. As a result of boiling, condensed milk with a fat content of 8.5% was obtained. A special production technology made it possible to preserve the maximum amount of useful substances in the final product even during long-term heat treatment.

Features of the technological process

The main secret of the technological process is long-term pasteurization at a temperature of 60 to 65 degrees. This heat treatment does not destroy valuable macro- and microelements, vitamins, proteins, and milk fats contained in the whole milk product. Thanks to modern kitchen appliances (multi-cookers, pressure cookers), you can follow this technology at home. Even in the absence of special devices, there are methods that will prevent milk from leaking onto the stove, but the temperature will have to be adjusted manually.

Condensed milk recipe

Among homemade recipes, there are many ways to prepare condensed milk. Modern recipes are prepared not only from the whole product, but also from powdered milk or using infant formula as a basis. Natural additives include coffee or cocoa, which give the dessert a special taste. You can prepare a healthy treat without harmful ingredients. Follow the instructions, keep the proportions so that the treat turns out perfect. Do not increase the cooking time. In a digested dish, within a few days the process of crystallization of sugars will begin.

Classic condensed milk according to GOST

• Time: 3 hours.
• Calorie content of the dish: 164 kcal/100 g.
• Purpose: dessert.
• Cuisine: international.
• Difficulty: easy.

The recipe for condensed milk without foreign additives according to GOST is suitable for true connoisseurs of the taste and quality of this sweet delicacy. Granulated sugar plays the role of a preservative in the recipe. Even an opened jar can be stored in the refrigerator for 30 days. The cooking process is long, but you can prepare the product for future use. Condensed milk is prepared faster at home from a high-fat product. If you want a thick product, replace regular sugar with cane sugar. It is characterized by strong crystallization and will make the consistency denser.

Ingredients:

• sugar - 250 g;
• milk - 0.5 l;
• water - 50 ml;

Cooking method:

1. using a thick bottom pan.
2. Gradually add milk to the sugar mixture.
3. Cook for 2-3 hours until desired consistency over very low heat.
4. You can make preparations with classic condensed milk if you pour it into sterile jars and roll it up.

Homemade condensed milk powder

• Time: 1 hour.
• Purpose: dessert.
• Cuisine: international.
• Difficulty: easy.

To express the milky taste, it is sometimes prepared with the addition of dry concentrate. Do not use water to dissolve - only whole milk. When purchasing a concentrate, pay attention to its composition. Avoid low-quality products with vegetable oils and preservatives. To ensure that the dry powder dissolves well, set the liquid at the correct temperature - about 60 degrees. In cold or too hot milk, the powder will not disperse and lumps may form.

Ingredients:

• powdered and whole milk - 300 g each;
• sugar - 300 g.

Cooking method:

1. Place the pan with milk in a water bath.
2. When the temperature approaches 60 degrees, begin to gradually add the concentrate. Stir during cooking to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Cook the mixture for about an hour, stirring occasionally with a whisk.

From the cream

• Time: 1−1.5 hours.
• Calorie content of the dish: 387 kcal/100 g.
• Purpose: dessert.
• Cuisine: international.
• Difficulty: easy.

Condensed milk is a universal product that you can take with you on a trip, serve with tea, pancakes, and use for making various creams. Those who are on a diet are not recommended to consume even proper condensed milk. The product has a high calorie content, so it can negatively affect your figure. If the number of calories doesn't scare you, use the recipe with cream. Your loved ones will no longer want to eat a store-bought product, because homemade delicacies are much tastier.

Ingredients:

• cream 30% fat - 1 l;
• sugar - 1.2 kg;
• milk powder - 0.6 kg.

Cooking method:

1. Take a saucepan with a thick bottom. Pour out the sugar, add cold water (about 50 ml).
2. Heat the mixture over high heat, but do not bring to a boil. Granulated sugar should not completely dissolve.
3. Place the cream in a steam bath and add sugar syrup.
4. Gradually pour the concentrate into the liquid.
5. To obtain a homogeneous mass of dry substances and liquid, constantly stir the contents of the pan for the first 15 minutes.
6. Evaporation time is about 1 hour. The longer the cooking process, the higher the density of the finished product.

Chocolate condensed milk

• Time: 1 hour.
• Number of servings: 7-8 persons.
• Calorie content of the dish: 134 kcal/100 g.
• Purpose: dessert.
• Cuisine: international.
• Difficulty: easy.

For lovers of condensed milk with chocolate flavor, you will like the product prepared according to the following recipe. Use a milk component for cooking, in which the proportion of fat is maximum (3.5-4%). This way the finished treat will come out with a rich, creamy taste. Don't expect good results from skim milk. For cooking, take a pan with a thick bottom. Carefully grease its walls with butter - this way your condensed milk will not run away when boiling.

Ingredients:

• milk - 1 l;
• sugar - 200 g;
• cocoa - 3 tbsp. l.

Cooking method:

1. Mix dry ingredients.
2. Pour the milk into a saucepan and put on fire.
3. Add the mixture, stir.
4. Cook until the volume is reduced by 2/3 of the original volume. Don't forget to stir.

Recipe for homemade condensed milk from milk in a bread machine

• Time: 3 hours.
• Number of servings: 5-6 persons.
• Calorie content of the dish: 192 kcal/100 g.
• Purpose: dessert.
• Cuisine: international.
• Difficulty: easy.

Homemade condensed milk from milk and sugar, prepared in a bread maker, will come out white without a creamy tint. The delicacy has high nutritional qualities and incredible taste. Don't be afraid that the milk will escape from the bread machine bowl. The blade will constantly stir the treat, preventing it from burning or rising. In taste and consistency, the condensed product is similar to a quality store product, but does not contain harmful additives or artificial preservatives. 2-3 spoons of this delicacy per day will benefit the body, lift your spirits and strengthen your immune system.

Ingredients:

• milk - 2 tbsp;
• cream - 1 tbsp;
• sugar - 3 tbsp;
• water - 0.5 tbsp;
• salt - a pinch;
• soda - on the tip of the knife.

Cooking method:

1. Mix milk and cream, add baking soda and bring to a boil using a saucepan.
2. In another container, cook syrup from sugar and water. Boil until granulated sugar dissolves.
3. Combine both mixtures in the bowl of a bread machine.
4. Add salt.
5. Set the mode to "Jam". When the program ends, let the oven cool for 15 minutes, then turn on the “Jam” mode again.
6. After two cycles, pour the mixture into a jar, let it cool, then place it on the refrigerator shelf. After 12 hours, the dessert will acquire the desired consistency.

In a slow cooker

• Time: 1 hour.
• Number of servings: 3-4 persons.
• Calorie content of the dish: 312 kcal/100 g.
• Purpose: dessert.
• Cuisine: international.
• Difficulty: easy.

Homemade food is always healthier and tastier than store-bought food. This sweet, sticky delicacy, prepared in a slow cooker, contains only natural products. It's very easy to prepare. Combine all the products, and your kitchen assistant, the multicooker, will do the rest of the work for you. Do not use a milk powder substitute - only with a natural product will condensed milk acquire a creamy taste.

Ingredients:

• powdered and whole milk - 250 g each;
• sugar - 250 g.

Cooking method:

1. Combine sugar and dry milk powder, then gradually pour milk into the mixture, stirring with a whisk.
2. When the dry ingredients are completely dissolved, pour the mixture into the multicooker bowl.
3. Set the “Extinguishing” mode to 60 minutes.
4. Stir the mixture periodically to prevent it from burning.

In an autoclave

• Time: 1 hour.
• Number of servings: 7-8 persons.
• Calorie content of the dish: 175 kcal/100 g.
• Purpose: dessert.
• Cuisine: international.
• Difficulty: easy.

If you are the happy owner of modern kitchen appliances, use it to prepare tasty and healthy condensed milk. The process will take you just a few minutes, and the result of your simple work will delight your household. Children and adults love this delicate, sticky, sweet delicacy. The main difficulty is to buy good ingredients. Poor quality milk can spoil the product. Be sure to take the main ingredient fresh, with high fat content.

Ingredients:

• milk - 1 l;
• sugar - 500 g.

Cooking method:

1. Dissolve the granulated sugar completely in the liquid.
2. Pour the mixture into jars and roll up.
3. Place the container in the autoclave, set the temperature to 120 degrees and cook for 30 minutes.
4. To get a creamy condensed milk, increase the time by 20 minutes.

Condensed milk with starch

• Time: 20 minutes.
• Number of servings: 2-3 persons.
• Calorie content of the dish: 62 kcal/100 g.
• Purpose: dessert.
• Cuisine: international.
• Difficulty: easy.

For those who are on a diet or cannot eat their usual sweets for some reason, you can prepare a special version of condensed milk. The interesting coffee taste and low calorie content make this product a worthy treat for diabetics and those losing weight. You can prepare it in a few minutes. A sugar substitute is used as a sweetener; vary the amount to suit your taste.

Ingredients:

• skim milk powder - 3 tbsp. l.;
• corn starch - 1 tbsp. l.;
• instant coffee - 1 tsp;
• skim milk - 200 ml;
• sugar substitute - to taste.

Cooking method:

1. Heat the milk a little and dissolve the sugar in it.
2. Mix the remaining ingredients with the coffee and milk mixture.
3. Place the bowl with the ingredients in the microwave. Set the power to 800 W. Boil the condensed milk 5 times for 1 minute. Stir the mixture after each cooking.
4. Cool the finished product and store in the refrigerator.

What are the benefits of condensed milk?

Condensed milk product is a delicacy that is loved by adults and children. Not only its excellent taste characteristics make it valuable for human nutrition. If we are talking about a natural product made from cow's milk and sugar, it is difficult to overestimate its beneficial properties. The product contains the following substances:

• vitamin D - necessary for the formation of bone tissue;
• magnesium, calcium - needed for normal functioning of the heart and blood vessels;
• phosphorus - for good blood circulation and brain activity;
• glucose - will help restore strength and energy reserves;
• vitamin C - to strengthen the immune system.

Due to the high calorie content of the product, nutritionists recommend limiting consumption to 2-3 teaspoons per day. Even such a small amount of treats will strengthen teeth, bones and hair due to the high calcium and fluoride content. Condensed milk contains a lot of glucose, which will lift your mood, increase physical and mental activity, and improve your emotional state. Experts recommend introducing a high-quality condensed product into the daily diet of nursing mothers as a means of increasing the amount of milk produced.

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Every person has delicacies that they have loved since childhood. Maybe they no longer bring such pleasure as many years ago, but every time they remind you of happy years. Boiled condensed milk is the apotheosis of pleasure for little gourmets. They are the ones who prefer to eat it with spoons. Well, adults use it more as a cream or dessert. Today this delicacy can be bought in any store, but the taste is not the same. Or maybe it’s better to make boiled condensed milk with your own hands? By the way, in previous years they didn’t sell ready-made boiled condensed milk; my mother made it. Why don't we try a delicacy prepared in our own kitchen? Moreover, there are quite enough recipes.

Classic way
Keep in mind - this is the most common, but also the most dangerous recipe. The slightest oversight and a can of condensed milk will explode. So be careful.
For this option you will need a tin can of factory milk. We place it in a saucepan, pour water so that the jar drowns in it. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 3 - 4 hours. You need to monitor the water level, periodically adding as it boils. The time is up, remove the jar from the pan, give the milk a chance to cool, open it - and enjoy the delicate brown fudge!

Homemade boiled condensed milk
Be prepared for the fact that this method will take a lot of time and labor and will require special care. However, the result is that you will not regret your decision to make boiled condensed milk at home. After all, when we open another can of our favorite delicacy at home, we sigh: the taste is not the same, and we don’t know what additives are in there. So we'll do everything ourselves.

We take two liters of 3% fresh milk (in extreme cases, in bags or bottles). You will also need 0.5 kg of sugar, a little vanilla (if you like it) and one teaspoon of soda. It is advisable to cook in a copper basin; if you don’t have one, you can use a pan with a thick bottom. Pour the milk into a bowl, add vanillin. Put the milk on the fire, bring to a boil and pour sugar and soda mixed with a small amount of water into it.

The milk continues to boil, and our task is to stir it intensively. It will take quite a long time to cook - at least two hours. When you notice that the milk is thickening and changing color, the heat should be reduced. As soon as the cooking time has passed, the container with milk should be placed in a large container filled with cold water and kept there for about ten minutes, stirring constantly.

That's all. Cool the boiled condensed milk completely, and you can take a sample from this unique, aromatic delicacy that you can’t buy in a store! People with a sweet tooth will probably want to eat it in its pure form, and home confectioners will definitely use it as a cream for waffle cakes or pastries.

Cooking condensed milk in the oven
Also a very common method. Pour a can of store-bought condensed milk into a heatproof saucepan. Next, take a tall baking tray or just a large mold, fill it with water and place a container of milk in it. The water should reach approximately half the level of the condensed milk.
Cover the pan with foil and place the entire structure in the oven, preheated to 200 degrees. We wait 2-3 hours. The time depends on how dark you want the finished treat to be. Check periodically to see if the water has boiled away. If necessary, you need to add it. The timer signaled the end of the process - take the baking sheet with the pan out of the oven, remove the foil and mix the milk mass. As soon as it cools down, you can start the feast.

Boiled condensed milk from the microwave
Those who are especially impatient can make boiled condensed milk at home much faster. But this requires a microwave oven.
Open a can of condensed milk and pour it into a microwave-safe container. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes using medium power. It must be said that store-bought condensed milk comes in different quality, so the cooking time for the “varenka” may not be the same; you may have to add a few minutes. You need to be guided by the color of the boiled condensed milk. Next, as in other recipes, let it cool and enjoy the deliciousness.

We use a pressure cooker
This method will appeal to those who do not want to constantly monitor the cooking process.
Fill the pressure cooker with cold water and place a can of condensed milk in it. The water should cover it completely. Close the pressure cooker and place on high heat. 12 minutes should pass from the moment the water boils. Turn off the unit. Let the water cool down. After that, we take out the jar, open it, and eat it together.

You can prepare condensed milk in a slow cooker
To do this, you need to take a can of store-bought milk, preferably marked “GOST”. Open it, pour the contents into a glass jar and close the lid. The bottom of the saucepan should be covered with a cloth to avoid scratching the bottom. Place the jar in the multicooker and add water to about half the milk level. Close the lid and select the “Stew” or “Milk porridge” program, setting the time to 4 hours. Click “Start”. The process went, however, not quickly, but this is a property of this household appliance. There is no need to open the lid slightly and add water - it does not evaporate from the multicooker. The ready signal sounds - carefully remove the jar, cool, and then continue as in previous recipes.

If the result disappoints you
It is rare, but it happens that it is not possible to make good quality boiled condensed milk at home. And this happens for one of two reasons. You bought not very high-quality condensed milk, which contained too many impurities. A good one should consist of milk with a fat content of at least 8 percent and sugar, or you simply did not cook the condensed milk or allowed too little time for the process. There is a pattern here: the longer condensed milk is cooked, the thicker, darker it is and, accordingly, tastier.

There are a lot of cans and tubes of condensed milk on store shelves. But it is rarely possible to choose a truly tasty product. A recipe for condensed milk at home will give you the opportunity not to experiment with an unscrupulous manufacturer, but to get a tasty and high-quality dessert. This condensed milk can be safely given to children; it contains no harmful additives.

Homemade condensed milk recipe

Cooking options:

Add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee, you get condensed milk with coffee.

Stir 1 - 1.5 teaspoons of cocoa in cold milk and continue cooking according to the recipe. You will have condensed cocoa.

Usage options:

Homemade Malibu liqueur will be especially tasty with homemade condensed milk.

To prepare creams for the cake, it is better to use homemade condensed milk.

1-2 spoons of condensed milk added to your morning porridge will fill you with energy for the whole day.

how to make homemade condensed milk

Recipe No. 1

• milk – 1 glass,
• sugar – 0.5 cups,
• vanilla sugar - ½ teaspoon.

It is convenient to cook in a thick-walled frying pan. The milk quickly evaporates, and condensed milk is obtained in 10 - 12 minutes.
Pour milk into a frying pan and add sugar, place over high heat, stir until the sugar dissolves.

Boil for about 5 minutes. No stirring is required at this stage.

After a while the milk begins to foam. Keep an eye on it, stir, check the condensed milk “drop by drop”. Add vanilla sugar.

As soon as the drop holds its shape on the saucer, the condensed milk is ready.

Hot condensed milk is liquid, wait until it cools down.

If you overcook, you will get a thick product with flakes. The presence of heterogeneous inclusions does not affect the taste.
Pour the finished product into a clean, dry container.

Nata Komarova told how to make condensed milk at home, recipe and photo of the author.

Recipe No. 2

How to prepare condensed milk: recipe from Yulia Omelchenko

The recipe for homemade boiled condensed milk uses:

• 2 liters of whole milk (better to buy at the market),
• 1 kg sugar,
• 1 glass of milk powder.

To prevent homemade condensed milk from burning during cooking, it is better to cook it in a stainless pan, or in a cauldron.

I whisk some of the milk with the sugar and milk powder (real milk powder, not a plant-based milk substitute, although you don't have to use powdered milk at all), then pour in the rest of the milk. This way there will be fewer lumps. I bring them to a boil and transfer them to low heat. Boiling continues, but it should not be very violent. I cook homemade condensed milk for two hours, making sure to stir frequently. Within an hour, the condensed milk begins to acquire a delicate creamy hue. During cooking, when thickening, a crust and lumps may appear on the milk, so it is necessary to stir it. And after two hours of cooking, homemade condensed milk acquires a beautiful caramel hue.

When you make homemade condensed milk, you can pour it into glass jars and seal it with lids for long-term storage. Or simply pour into jars and store in the refrigerator for use in baking or as a sweet treat with tea.

Recipe No. 3

Exists another way to make homemade boiled condensed milk. It uses less milk and more dry ingredients. According to this recipe, condensed milk is boiled in a water bath. How to make homemade condensed milk using this method?

Ingredients:

• Whole milk – 250 ml,
• granulated sugar – 300 g,
• real milk powder (not a substitute) – 150g.

Cooking process:

How many grams of these bulk products are in a 250 ml glass?

In one glass of sugar – 200 g, milk powder – 120 g.

How to make homemade boiled condensed milk in a water bath:

Using a mixer or whisk, mix whole milk, milk powder and sugar until smooth. This should be done in a small metal saucepan or ladle (preferably stainless steel). Boil water in a large saucepan (this will be our water bath). Our milk container fits in it. The condensed milk is boiled in a water bath for 1 hour, while it must be stirred. Not so often when you cook condensed milk on the stove. After an hour, homemade condensed milk will still be runny, don’t let that scare you. After cooling it in the refrigerator (you can leave it overnight) you will get a delicious thick product!

Childhood... Warmth... Comfort... Mom's care... This is what many adults remember when they hear the word “condensed milk”. I just want to go back to that wonderful time, open a jar and eat this delicacy to my heart’s content. Of course, you can still go to the store and buy condensed milk. However, the modern product only vaguely resembles that past condensed milk. What to do? You can feel nostalgic and give up and go about your business, or you can buy all the necessary products to prepare a delicacy at home and try it. The choice is, of course, yours. However, if you are reading this article, then you are interested in the question of how to make condensed milk at home. It is worth noting that this is quite easy.

How to make condensed milk at home?

There are several cooking recipes. To begin with, we present to your attention the simplest one, for which you only need two ingredients:

1. Milk - 1 liter.
2. Sugar - 1 glass.

So, let's start cooking. We will need a deep saucepan. Pour milk into it, then immediately pour sugar into it. Put the pan on the fire and leave it there until the milk is about one and a half times less. It is also important to stir the mixture from time to time. If you carefully monitor the cooking process, you will at some point see that the brew has become quite thick and has also acquired a beautiful creamy color. Then you can remove the pan from the stove. Homemade condensed milk is ready. You can pour it into a smaller container and enjoy the excellent taste, just like in childhood. You will also be sure that the product does not contain preservatives, thickeners, or soy derivatives, because you yourself put only two ingredients in the saucepan - sugar and milk. Condensed milk prepared according to this recipe can be safely given to a child and without fear for his health.

Recipe using milk powder

There is another wonderful recipe for condensed milk. You can use that too. What will you need for cooking?

1. 220-300 ml milk.
2. 150-200 g of milk powder.
3. 300-400 gr. Sahara.

Let's start cooking by mixing natural and powdered milk. Then, using a whisk, the mass must be thoroughly stirred so that there are no lumps. The next step is adding sugar. And mix thoroughly again. This mixture must be boiled in a steam bath for an hour. Don't forget to stir from time to time. Do not worry that at the end of the cooking process the condensed milk turned out to be quite liquid. Let it cool and then put it in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning you will be able to enjoy thick and tasty, and most importantly, natural homemade condensed milk.

How to cook condensed milk from milk quickly?

Now you know two main ways to make condensed milk at home. However, you can use another wonderful recipe. Cooking will only take 15-20 minutes.

Required ingredients:

1. 200-300 ml of milk.
2. 200-300 gr. powdered sugar.
3. 20-30 gr. butter.

Take a saucepan, pour milk into it, add powdered sugar and butter. Mix these ingredients thoroughly. Place the pan on the fire and bring the mixture to a boil. It is very important to constantly stir the mixture so that the sugar dissolves well. The next step is to reduce the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the condensed milk cool.

If you have a slow cooker, you can cook condensed milk in it. To do this you need:

1. Milk - 2 multi-cups.
2. Sugar - 2 multi-cups.
3. Milk mixture - also 2 multi-cups.

Pour the milk into the cooking bowl, and then add the sugar and milk mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Select the "Extinguishing" mode and set the time - 30 minutes. Stir the milk from time to time to prevent lumps from forming. Let the condensed milk cool and put it in the refrigerator for a while. After this, you can enjoy yourself and remember your childhood.

Roll condensed milk into jars

You can take note of another interesting recipe for how to cook condensed milk from milk. After preparation, such a product is rolled into jars and used for filling custard and other cakes. Condensed milk prepared according to this recipe can be stored for quite a long time.

Shall we start cooking? We need fresh fresh milk (1.5 l), sugar (0.5 kg), soda (one-third of a teaspoon). It is best to take a fairly wide aluminum basin; moisture will evaporate well from it during the cooking process. Pour the milk into a bowl, then pour sugar and soda into it. You may ask why soda is needed, because the previous recipes do not contain it. There are two reasons. Baking soda helps achieve a more uniform consistency and will also make the condensed milk suitable for canning. So, we wait until our mixture boils, then reduce the heat to minimum and cook, stirring thoroughly. After some time, you will notice that the mixture has turned yellow and finally turned brownish. Do not forget to stir and make sure that the condensed milk does not burn. Taste it too. When you see that the milk has become quite thick, you can remove the basin from the stove. Now the resulting condensed milk should be poured into jars and rolled up. The product will taste similar to Korovka candies.

Now you know how to cook condensed milk. However, you will undoubtedly need some tips for preparing it.

Finally

By making condensed milk at home, you will save money and also protect yourself from harmful substances, which are abundant in condensed milk from the store. By the way, this product is included in many confectionery products that you can prepare yourself.

We hope that this article was useful to you, because now you know for sure how to make condensed milk at home, and you can prepare it at any time convenient for you.

Bon appetit and original culinary ideas!

A favorite delicacy from childhood is boiled condensed milk; not a single mother’s homemade cake recipe can do without it. On store shelves you can now find many different types of boiled condensed milk, of varying quality and manufacturers. To be sure of the naturalness of the product, cook condensed milk at home.

There are two ways to cook condensed milk. The first, easiest one is to buy a can of condensed milk and boil it. Choose a product responsibly; it must be produced in accordance with GOST and not contain vegetable fats or oils. A good condensed milk contains only milk and sugar. Place the closed jar in a suitable saucepan and fill to the top with water. First, cook over high heat, after boiling, reduce the heat and cook for about 2-3 hours over low heat. It is important to constantly maintain the level of boiling water, do not let it boil away. After about 2-3 hours, it is necessary to cool the condensed milk by filling it with cold water. You can open only completely cooled condensed milk. Boiled condensed milk is also prepared in the oven in a water bath. Pour water into a deep bowl, label the jar and cover the top tightly with foil; cooking time is about 2 hours. An even easier way is to cook condensed milk in the microwave. Pour the condensed milk into a deep microwave-safe container. Cook at medium power for about 15 minutes, periodically you need to open the door and gently stir the condensed milk. If you want to cook condensed milk according to a more complex recipe, you can prepare it yourself from milk and sugar. To boil about 1.5 liters. condensed milk, you will need:

• Milk – 3 liters;
• Sugar – 1 kg;
• Baking soda – 1 tsp;
• Lemon juice – 3 tbsp.

Pour sugar into a fairly large saucepan and pour out all the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. After it has completely dissolved in the milk, wait for it to boil, remove from heat and add soda and lemon juice. Be careful, soda causes active formation of foam on the milk and a hissing sound. Put the milk back on the heat and bring to a boil. After the boil begins, you need to time it for 3 hours, cook over low heat, the milk foams a little and boils calmly. The stronger the cooking fire, the faster the condensed milk will cook, but the less it will be. Gradually the milk begins to change color, the longer you cook it, the darker and thicker it becomes. To check condensed milk for readiness and consistency, drop a drop onto a plate. If it does not spread, the milk has thickened; if it does, the milk is still liquid. Also remember that it will thicken a bit as it cools. Having achieved the desired consistency, pour the condensed milk into jars.

Boiled condensed milk is used as a filling for many desserts and cakes. It is used to make waffle rolls, pour condensed milk over pancakes, and add it to porridges and puddings. Many varieties of cake cream are prepared using condensed milk. And the tastiest thing is to eat condensed milk from a jar with a spoon. Be sure to try making condensed milk at home, it’s tasty, sweet and natural.