Description
Learn how to make your own evaporated milk with just one ingredient and a few easy steps. This recipe is quick and easy to make using whole or plant based milk and comes together in under an hour. It’s a useful homemade substitute to use as a thickener and sweetener in baked goods, savory dishes and more!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or your favorite plant based milk)
Instructions
- Reduce milk. Add milk to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer before reducing to low and simmering for about 30 minutes. Mix occasionally. You will know it’s done when it has reduced by about half and develops a rich beige color.
- Store. Strain through cheesecloth or a mesh strainer to remove any solids. Cool and store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
- Need 1 cup of evaporated milk? Use 2 cups of milk
- Need 2 cups of evaporated milk? Use 4 cups of milk, and so on