Any food prepared at home is always tastier than store-bought, be it desserts or other dishes. Condensed milk made by yourself will also give odds to any similar product from the supermarket. Today we will tell you how to cook condensed milk without a can at home. In the first recipe we will make condensed milk, boiled from scratch in a regular saucepan, and in the second option we will provide a recipe for boiled condensed milk.
When choosing condensed milk in a store, you can spend a lot of time studying the composition of the contents of the cans, comparing ingredients and manufacturers. After all, I want to buy a natural product. But even among the abundance of these products, it is quite problematic to find a truly high-quality product. Therefore, we suggest that you prepare condensed milk yourself from milk and sugar.
Ingredients
- A liter of full-fat milk (preferably homemade)
- Sugar - 1kg
Preparation
Pour slightly warmed milk into a saucepan, add sugar and stir with a whisk until completely dissolved. Now let the liquid cook on low gas, remembering to constantly stir with a whisk. Cooking may take a little over an hour, maximum one and a half. Cook until viscous.
You can also make condensed milk in a water bath.
Take one large pan and one smaller one. We pour water into the first one, and put the ingredients for our delicacy into the second one. When the water boils, place a saucepan with the milk mixture on top and cook until thickened. This method is convenient because you do not need to stand at the stove all the time, but only occasionally stir the contents of the pan.
If you bought condensed milk not in an iron jar, but in bulk and want to make “boiled milk” out of it, but don’t know how, then we will tell you how to cook condensed milk without a jar.
- Pour condensed milk into an aluminum cup (not an enamel cup, otherwise it will burn).
- Place on medium gas and cook, stirring with a wooden spatula.
- When the contents begin to thicken intensively, reduce the heat to low. Now you need to stir continuously.
Cooking time depends on what color and taste you want the product to be. The longer you cook, the darker and thicker the condensed milk becomes.
If you have a microwave, you can make a “boiler” in it. Pour condensed milk into a cup and place in the oven for 20 minutes, set the power to medium. Every two minutes, remove the cup and stir the contents. If necessary, you can cook a little longer.
As you can see, cooking condensed milk without a can is very simple. We hope that our tips will be useful to you! Bon appetit!
Condensed milk in the oven
You can cook condensed milk without a can in the oven or directly on the stove. To do this, the condensed milk needs to be poured into a glass container, and the container is placed on a heat-resistant glass baking sheet. You need to add water to it, the water level should reach the edges of the jar.
Condensed milk is a favorite dessert of many people since childhood. Nowadays, it is easy to purchase a finished product in a store. But it will taste better if you cook it yourself. How long to cook condensed milk in a can and how long cooking will take, we will tell you in this article.
- Buy products that bear the inscription “GOST”, because they do not contain chemical additives.
- Check the freshness of the milk you buy.
- You should not buy dented cans, because bacteria form inside, leading to spoilage of the milk.
Read about how to choose the right condensed milk.
Cooking time
People wonder how long it takes to boil condensed milk. If the milk fat content is 8-8.5%, then cooking will last two hours. If the fat content exceeds 8.5%, then 2.5 hours. By the way, the higher the fat content, the longer the condensed milk takes to prepare.
Housewives want to know how long it will take for the delicacy to acquire a pleasant, brownish color. The answer to this question is simple:
- After an hour of cooking, a shade of beige color is observed.
- After two hours, light brown colors appear.
Standard cooking method
To prepare boiled condensed milk, do the following:
Cooking in a slow cooker
- Place a silicone cloth on the bottom, and place a jar on the cloth.
- Fill the slow cooker with ice water, but be aware of the water level. It should not reach the extreme value by one division.
- Close the lid tightly and turn on the “boil” function.
- As the water begins to boil, press the “Stew” function and start cooking the milk for 2.5 hours.
- After cooking, lift the lid and wait for the jar to cool.
Condensed milk at home turns out to be an amazing delicacy, because you prepare it yourself to the level you need. You have the right to choose the hours of preparation and give the delicacy the desired shade.
Why does a jar explode and how to avoid it?
Why does condensed milk explode? This has happened to many housewives. Similar troubles occur when:
- a large number of bacteria enter the jar;
- a person forgets about cooking and overcooks the product;
- the jar is not completely immersed in water;
- Condensed milk is cooked over high flame.
Use these tips to avoid a jar exploding:
- cook over low heat;
- completely immerse the jar in water throughout the cooking process;
- if hot water begins to boil away, slowly add more;
- pour boiling water not onto the jar, but between it and the wall of the pan;
- check the jar for defects. If it is damaged and wrinkled, it is better not to use it.
How to cook condensed milk in a jar. How long to cook a can of condensed milk: Video
1. First of all, in order for boiled condensed milk to have the best result, it is important to choose it correctly. Buy products with the inscription “GOST” on the packaging. If there is a “TU” icon, this means that the milk contains all kinds of additives, incl. chemical origin. Also, you should not take crumpled cans, because... Dangerous bacteria can get inside and cause condensed milk to spoil.
2. In addition, look at the composition of condensed milk on the label. It should contain only milk and sugar.
3. Next, properly prepare the can of condensed milk for cooking. To do this, remove the paper label.
4. There may be traces of glue on the jar that must be completely removed.
5. To do this, carefully scrub the jar with a stiff metal brush so as not to damage it and wash the container thoroughly.
6. Next, proceed to cooking. This requires a large saucepan. Since the milk takes several hours to cook, the water will inevitably boil away. If you need to add it, then only hot water. But this process is quite troublesome. Therefore, it is better to immediately take a large container for cooking so that there is enough water for the entire cooking time.
If you do have to pour boiling water, then under no circumstances pour it directly onto the jar. Try to get into the gap between the container and the wall of the dish. This will reduce the temperature contrast. If part of the tin is not covered with water and is not topped up in time, then the condensed milk will inevitably explode and greatly stain the kitchen.
7. So, having decided on the pan, put a can of condensed milk in it and fill it with water so that it is at least 5-7 cm above the level. Place it on the stove and turn on high heat. After the water boils, reduce the gas and cook the milk for the required number of hours. If you need to cook two cans at once, then place a silicone mat on the bottom of the pan so that they do not roll around or touch each other.
8. Condensed milk can be cooked in a jar for a different amount of time. The specific cooking time directly depends on the fat content of the raw materials. For example, milk with a fat content of 8-8.5% will be ready in 1.5-2 hours, more than 8.5% - in 2-2.5 hours. The higher the fat content, the longer the condensed milk will take to cook. You can check the fat content of the milk you bought on the label.
Also refer to the following indicators for cooking condensed milk in a can with a fat content of 8.5%. After 1 hour of cooking, the condensed milk will be liquid and beige, 2 hours - it will become medium thick and light brown in color, 3 hours - it will become thick and brown, 4 hours - it will turn into a dense chocolate-colored clot.
After a certain time, turn off the stove and leave the jar in the water until it cools completely. There is no need to transfer it to cold water. Otherwise the bank may burst. Open a chilled can of boiled condensed milk and enjoy the excellent taste!
Note:
Condensed milk can be cooked not only on the stove in a saucepan, but also in other appliances.
- In a pressure cooker The cooking process will not be much faster than in a saucepan. But at least protect your kitchen as much as possible from the jar exploding, and you won’t have to worry about the water boiling away. To do this, fill the pressure cooker with water, put condensed milk in it, boil and turn off the heat after 15 minutes. The lid must be tightly closed. Wait for the water to cool down. In a pressure cooker, condensed milk will cook for at least 3 hours.
- In the microwave. Open the can, place the condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl and place in the oven. Set the temperature to maximum and cook for 2 minutes. Stir and cook again for another 2 minutes. Do this procedure 4 times. In this case, the condensed milk will be ready in 10 minutes. But its taste will be slightly different.
- In a slow cooker. Place the jar horizontally in the bowl and fill it with water until it completely covers the condensed milk. Turn on the boil mode and wait for the water to boil. Then switch the multicooker to the “Stew” mode and cook the milk for 3 hours.
Today, such a question is often not even raised among housewives. And, really, why buy raw condensed milk and bother cooking it, if you can buy ready-made caramelized milk. And different manufacturers came up with names for their products - toffee, yummy, caramel and others.
But, having tried several of these condensed milk, I came to the conclusion that this is not exactly the product that I want to use for making creams or desserts. I remember the taste, and it is significantly different from modern caramels.
And so, I decided to experiment, make this sweetness at home by boiling condensed milk in a jar. And I must say, despite all my doubts, the result turned out to be excellent. I got an amazingly tasty sweet mass, with a delicate creamy texture and beautiful color. This was exactly what I wanted to make buttercream with condensed milk to frost my favorite cake.
It seemed to me that no one should have any problems with the process of preparing such sweets. I went to the store, bought a jar of condensed milk from the manufacturer you trust more, and boiled it at home. But I remembered how many years ago, when I was still a schoolgirl, I wanted to surprise my mother. I bought round waffles and a can of condensed milk to make a waffle cake that was popular at the time. I saw how my mother prepared boiled condensed milk and theoretically understood the whole process, but I did not take into account that the water in the pan boils away quite quickly and the tin can burst when heated. Therefore, I set my future cream to cook, and with a clear conscience I went for a walk outside.
When mom came home from work, a surprise really awaited her - on the ceiling, on the curtains, and on the furniture. But soon we made repairs that we just couldn’t put together and replaced the old furniture. So my culinary experiments still brought considerable benefits to the family.
And if you want to cook condensed milk yourself, but are not planning any repairs in the near future, then I will be happy to tell you how to cook condensed milk in a can so that it doesn’t explode. 
Ingredients:
- condensed milk - 1 can,
- water - 2-3 l.
Recipe with photos step by step:
To cook condensed milk, we take a large saucepan, preferably with a thick bottom.
Then pour in cold water in such an amount that it completely covers the jar, you can even fill it to the top of the pan. 
Next, cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium heat, constantly monitoring the amount of water and adding it from time to time. We add only hot water so as not to cause thermal shock to the jar. 
We determine the cooking time based on the purpose for which we are preparing the caramel.
If we need a cookie filling or a cream that is not too thick, then cook for 1.5 hours.
If we need a thicker consistency, then cook it for 2-3 hours.
If we want to thicken the milk very strongly, for filling, for example
Nourishing, tasty, just melts in your mouth! It contains all childhood dreams! But not only kids are in love with this product, we all easily turn into pooh-poohs when it comes to... condensed milk. It is used to lubricate cake layers for your favorite waffle cake, which more than once saves any housewife when guests are on the doorstep or when you want to pamper your family.
This product is used in creams or as a filling for cakes and dried fruits, for homemade sweets. Condensed milk is such a popular product in making desserts that it is worth paying attention to it. Or rather, we will talk about how to cook condensed milk in a jar at home. Let's break some housewives' spell of fear before cooking condensed milk. For the purity of the experiment, everything I say will be done right there, before your eyes.
The main thing is not to explode =)
For convenience, I will divide the whole process into 3 stages:
- Preparing for cooking condensed milk;
- The process itself;
- Summary and important conclusions.
Yes, everything is in order. All we need is a tin of condensed milk, a plastic bag, a saucepan and water. We can start!
Getting ready to cook condensed milk
There is a traditional sticker on the can, we don’t need it. Yes, and it will peel off on its own and it will not be entirely pleasant to watch how it colors the water and what it turns into. We remove it and wash the jar or wipe it with a damp cloth to remove dust.
But here is a secret that I got from my mother. She complained more than once that the glue that held the sticker could not be washed off with any water, but during the cooking process it melts and settles on the walls of the pan. What to do? It's simple! We put a clean plastic bag on the jar, and the pan is protected!
And here, girls, pay attention! It is worth taking a large, or better yet, deep saucepan. The main rule for cooking condensed milk is that water should ALWAYS cover the jar. Therefore, in order to calmly do other things all this time, and not stand over the pan and constantly add water to it, you need a spacious container.
And one more point why it’s right to do this. If you constantly add cold water and lower the temperature in the pan, this will affect the quality of the finished product. Let's protect ourselves from surprises. Of course, if we see that there is critically little water left in the saucepan, and the cooking is still long enough, then it is better to add without hesitation. But then it is better to pour in water that is about to boil.
So, we place the jar vertically. I poured water 5 cm above the can of condensed milk. This allowed me not to add water for the entire 3.5 hours of cooking.
Cooking process
Place a saucepan with a can of condensed milk on the fire. Turn up the heat and wait for the water to boil. All this time the pan is covered with a lid. This creates the necessary conditions for preparing the product.
The water began to boil. Without removing the pan from the heat or removing the lid, simply reduce the heat. Let's make it very small. The process of simmering the product has begun.
From this moment on, the cooking time for condensed milk is measured.
So, my jar, weighing 380g and with a milk fat content of 8.5%, was cooked for 3.5 hours. This is the ideal time to prepare it.
Advice! Condensed milk takes a long time to cook and you can easily forget about it. Just get carried away with cleaning and miss the time when it will be the consistency we need. We get out of the situation using an alarm clock or timer on the phone.
Time has passed, the condensed milk is ready, you can safely turn off the heat. But don’t rush to remove the jar from the hot water. Let's let them cool together. This way the milk still “arrives.” And after 1.5-2 hours, you can safely remove and free the jar from the plastic bag. Boiled condensed milk is ready!
What is useful to know for those who want to learn how to cook condensed milk
It's time to take stock. Secrets, subtleties, nuances, alternatives!
Choose quality condensed milk
Not every condensed milk is recommended to be boiled; some will not work at all. If it contains ingredients such as milk powder, flavoring additives, vegetable fats, etc., then it is not a fact that you will be able to prepare condensed milk; it simply will not thicken. Only experimentally can such milk be tested for suitability for preparing a boiled product.
Density is determined by the composition, fat content, jar volume and cooking time.
After I cooked several cans of condensed milk, I accidentally made a discovery for myself! The density of the resulting product depends directly on several factors: composition, fat content of condensed milk, volume of the can, boiling intensity and cooking time. So, the longer the milk is boiled, the thicker it turns out (of course, we are not talking about 5-6 hours, because cooking too long can also in rare cases lead to an unwanted explosion, and to check whether we are included in this number, oh, no matter how you want it).
The condensed milk in the jar should be completely covered with water
Let me remind you again! It is important! Water should be poured in advance a few centimeters above the can of condensed milk. Otherwise, if it boils away, this is a direct path to the Great Explosion in your apartment, but I’m afraid that you won’t be able to create a new way to create life, but it will help you get to know the Emergency Doctor and the person on duty at the emergency room. I don't think that's our goal right now. So let's be careful!
Cook over low heat
Do not think that the process of simmering condensed milk over low heat can be replaced by quick cooking if the fire is made larger. It's better not to get down to business if you don't have these 3-4 hours. Or put it away from the fire if urgent matters arise. Yes, this time you won’t get the desired result, but there won’t be an explosion either.
It’s interesting that many people are afraid to buy condensed milk for cooking in cans that open with a ring. But I can confidently recommend them for use. In any case, for me they behaved the same way as those that were completely sealed.
Cool the jar of condensed milk slowly
When cooling the condensed milk, take your time. Don't open the jar right away; I don't recommend adding cold water to cool it down. I definitely understood that cooling is part of the cooking process, and should happen gradually.
You can cook it in different ways, but with caution
You can cook condensed milk not only in water on the stove. There are more original and fresh recipes. For example, in the microwave, oven or in a pressure cooker and multicooker. And recently I heard about a new recipe: in a frying pan! But I haven’t tried one of them yet, but it’s interesting!
Girls! I will always be glad to hear your opinion, advice and recommendations on how to cook condensed milk in a jar at home. Your experience and what secrets you have are interesting. Share them! But not only your positive experience is interesting, but also stories that are lethal for condensed milk. Let's work on the mistakes together to uncover the golden recipe for cooking condensed milk.
Here, for example, is my contribution: the fat content of condensed milk should not be lower than 8-8.5%, a minimum of “otherworldly” ingredients, ideally: milk and sugar. And for those who make condensed milk themselves, how do you achieve the desired result in boiling it? As you can see, there are still a lot of questions. I hope that with your help we will find out all these points soon! In the meantime, look at the consequences of the sweet explosion (photo from the Internet):
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