Homemade condensed milk
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Knowing this simple method of making condensed milk at home, you can treat your loved ones to a natural product today. It's perfectly safe for children. Of course, there are a few important points. First is time—you'll need quite a bit of it. Second is the consistency of the product, which directly depends on the type of milk you use. So if something doesn't turn out as expected, don't be upset—just try experimenting next time with different milk and cream. What will definitely delight you for sure is the taste of homemade condensed milk. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Take full-fat milk, preferably homemade if possible, and also use heavy cream.
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Step 2
2. For cooking, we need a pot with a thick bottom and high sides. Pour milk and cream into it in equal proportions (if the milk is homemade, cream is not needed). Cook over low heat until the total volume is reduced by half. This will take about 1.5 hours.
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Step 3
3. Add granulated sugar and vanilla sugar, and cook for another half hour. If you want a thicker consistency, cook for longer.
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Step 4
4. Seal the finished condensed milk in a jar, or let it cool and serve.