How To Make Sweetened Condensed Milk (Sugar-Free Keto). Making your own sweetened condensed milk results in a much richer and better-tasting version than the store-bought canned variety. There are 2 methods of making. You can evaporate your own milk, or you can buy canned evaporated milk.
Evaporating your own milk results in extra tasty sweetened condensed milk for special occasions. Either way - you're in control of the sweetener and contents. This recipe can be made with real sugar, or you can use a monk fruit sugar substitute to make this recipe sugar free and keto-friendly!
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You'll Love Sweetened Condensed Milk (Sugar-Free and Keto)
Of the two methods, the quickest way uses already evaporated milk (from the store) and you sweeten it yourself. This is a great option if you're in a hurry. The other way is to condense your own milk and sweeten it.
Condensing your own milk results in the best taste (it is quite simply amazing) but takes the longest and is a very hands-on process. I condense my own milk and make Homemade Irish Cream, which I'll often give as gifts! Delish!!
Ingredients and Tools
Here's what you'll need to make homemade sweetened condensed milk:
Ingredients
Milk Method
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener substitute or regular granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (thickener)
Evaporated Milk Method
- 1 can unsweetened evaporated milk
- 1 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener substitute or regular granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
Tools
Instructions
Here's how to make sweetened condensed milk sugar free and keto:
Milk Method
- Bring the milk and sugar to a light simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it begins to simmer turn heat to the lowest setting allow to cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir every 10 to 15 minutes to make sure it is not sticking to the bottom of the pan. This can take anywhere from 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
- Remove from heat and add butter, allow it to melt then stir. Let the milk cool then place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge.
Evaporated Milk Method
- Bring the evaporated milk and sugar to a simmer on the stovetop. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until melted. Let the milk cool then place it in an airtight container and then store it in the fridge.
Helpful Hints
- Deciding whether to make the milk method or the evaporated milk method? The evaporated milk method is easiest and allows you to control your sugar (type and amount) if you're in a hurry. The milk method takes a while but tastes amazing. If you are making Homemade Irish Cream to give as gifts I would definitely follow the milk method!
- Keep the milk and sugar from sticking to the bottom of the pan by stirring frequently. It can very easily burn. Always keep on a gentle simmer - never let it boil.
- The milk and sugar will start to thicken over time as the liquid evaporates.
📋 Recipe
How To Make Sweetened Condensed Milk (Sugar Free and Keto)
Making your own sweetened condensed milk results in a milk that is so much richer and better-tasting than the store-bought canned variety. There are 2 methods of making. You can evaporate your own milk, or you can buy canned evaporated milk. This recipe can be made with real sugar, or you can use a monk fruit sugar substitute to make this recipe sugar free and keto-friendly!
Ingredients
Milk Method
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener substitute or regular granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (thickener)
Evaporated Milk Method
- 1 can unsweetened evaporated milk,
- 1 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener substitute or regular granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Milk Method
- Bring the milk and sugar to a light simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it begins to simmer turn heat to the lowest setting allow to cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir every 10 to 15 minutes to make sure it is not sticking to the bottom of the pan. This can take anywhere from 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
- Remove from heat and add butter, allow it to melt then stir. Let the milk cool then place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge.
Evaporated Milk Method
- Bring the evaporated milk and sugar to a simmer on the stovetop. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until melted. Let the milk cool then place it in an airtight container and then store it in the fridge.
Notes
- Deciding whether to make the milk method or the evaporated milk method? The evaporated milk method is easiest and allows you to control your sugar (type and amount) if you're in a hurry. The milk method takes a while but tastes amazing. If you are making Homemade Irish Cream to give as gifts I would definitely follow the milk method!
- Keep the milk and sugar from sticking to the bottom of the pan by stirring frequently. It can very easily burn. Always keep on a gentle simmer - never let it boil.
- The milk and sugar will start to thicken over time as the liquid evaporates.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 50Total Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 9.9mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 2.9gNet Carbohydrates: 2.9gFiber: 0gSugar: 3.1gProtein: 1.9g
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This homemade sweetened condensed milk is a low carb, sugar-free, and keto recipe. Making this at home is a healthy recipe compared to store-bought and you can control the amount and type of sugar you use. Condensing your own milk makes the most amazing tasting sweetened milk you've ever had. Two ways to make - a quick method and a best tasting method. You choose! This sugar-free recipe is just what you need to stay healthy! #lowcarb #keto #ketogenic #lchf #sugarfree #seekinggoodeasts #baking
Jo says
Could I use unsweetened almond milk in place of whole milk?
Kori says
Hi, I believe you can, although I have never done it. It would be the same principle - evaporating the liquids out. I think you can follow the recipe as it stands and cook until it has thickened. Not sure if this will take longer than the milk, though. Next time I'm at the store, I am grabbing almond milk and making this. Let me know how it turns out - I would love to know 🙂
Kelly Ellis says
Where are you finding unsweeted evaporated milk? I even checked Amazon...... Thanks!
Kori says
Hi, look for evaporated milk. I included a link so you could see 🙂