Boiled condensed milk enjoys well-deserved popularity. This delicacy is delicious on its own and is suitable for filling in cakes and pastries.
You can find a finished product on store shelves, but it is often made with the addition of vegetable fats. Therefore, many people still cook condensed milk at home. It's not difficult, just a little attention and patience - and the result is a fragrant sweetness with a beautiful caramel shade.
Delicious boiled condensed milk is obtained from a high-quality starting product. You should not give preference to a cheap product. It is very likely that it contains additives that will prevent it from thickening during cooking.
To get a fragrant, viscous mass, you need to carefully choose milk with sugar:
- buy a product with the GOST mark;
- check the expiration date;
- Do not take damaged or dented cans.
But even high-quality condensed milk from different companies differs in taste. After trying different varieties, choose the one you like best.
How long does it take to cook condensed milk?
The proverb that says that there are no comrades for taste and color completely applies to boiled condensed milk. Many people cook it until it becomes a dark, solid mass. There are also lovers of a soft, light-colored consistency. This option is well suited for adding to cakes and other desserts. And everything depends on only one parameter - cooking time.
- Condensed milk needs to be cooked for at least 1.5 hours. At this stage, a soft sweetness of light beige color is obtained. It is easy to mix and whip and is therefore often used to make cream.
- After 2-2.5 hours, the product acquires a brown color and medium thickness. This mass is convenient to use as a filling for everyone’s favorite “nut” cookies. Or you can simply lick it off a spoon, washing it down with hot tea.
- If heating continues for more than 3 hours, the milk boils down and turns into a dense dark clot. At the same time, it acquires a thick chocolate color and a slight smell of burnt sugar.
How to cook condensed milk at home
You need to remove the label from a jar purchased in a store and wash the jar itself, if possible, removing any glue remaining on it.
Study the composition
To make homemade dumplings, you need to take condensed milk containing only milk fat. Actually, it should consist of 100% milk and sugar.
Adding palm or other vegetable oil changes its properties and spoils the taste. It also means that starch and other thickening agents have been added to the milk.
Add water on time
The cooking process continues for several hours, so the water from the pan inevitably boils away and has to be topped up.
To do this, be sure to use hot water. If you take it cold, a sharp temperature contrast may occur and the jar will burst. To save yourself the trouble of adding water, it is better to immediately take a pan of sufficiently large volume.
Do not open a hot jar
You should not open an iron can immediately after cooking, no matter how much you would like to see the result as quickly as possible. As soon as a hole appears in the lid, the hot contents will splash out with force. The boiling sticky stuff can seriously burn your skin, not to mention the need to clean up.
How to cook condensed milk at home
Condensed milk is usually sold in tin cans. We have been accustomed to cooking it in this container since Soviet times. There are actually different ways to prepare this deliciousness. All of them are suitable for independent use at home in the kitchen.
In a tin can
Condensed milk is boiled without opening the can. It is simply placed on its side in a pan, filled with cold water and boiled over low heat. To reduce water evaporation, you can loosely cover the pan with a lid.
Milk fat content
Milk, which contains more fat, needs to be cooked longer. Therefore, it is better to check what value is indicated on the label. The average time ratio is:
- with a fat content of 8-8.5%, the approximate cooking time is 1.5-2 hours;
- with a fat content of more than 8.5%, you need to focus on a time of 2-2.5 hours.
Amount of water
The size of the pan matters a lot. There must be at least a centimeter of water above the jar. If the water boils away, the jar will simply explode and decorate the entire room from floor to ceiling with sticky stains. Therefore, the more water that fits in the pan, the better. There is no need to pour to the very edges, otherwise the water will splash out onto the stove when boiling.
Preparation
The cooking process itself is not complicated. First, place the dishes on high heat so that the water heats up faster. The stove is then set to low heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
The main thing is not to forget about the culinary action taking place and regularly check the water level, adding it as needed.
Cooling
To cool, the jar is simply left to lie in the water in which it was boiled. Once it has cooled to room temperature, you can remove it and open it.
In a glass jar
Some manufacturers produce condensed milk in glass containers. You can also make dumplings from it.
This method is also suitable for those who believe that metal cans are harmful to health and spoil the taste of the product.
The advantage is that you can observe the process through transparent glass.
- We pour condensed milk from an iron can, or immediately take one that is packaged in glass at the factory.
- Place a mat on the bottom of the pan, place a jar on it, and cover it loosely with a lid.
- Pour water to a level just above the milk level.
- Boil over low heat for 3-4 hours, not forgetting to add evaporating water.
There is no need to stir the milk during cooking. To cool, leave the jar in the same water without removing it.
No can at all
You can cook condensed milk directly in an aluminum saucepan. But it is better to take a cast iron frying pan with thick walls. It will provide more uniform heating. Condensed milk is poured into a bowl and brought to a boil over medium heat. .
It is important to constantly stir the contents of the pan with a spoon or wooden spatula. If you get distracted for a while, the milk will burn to the bottom.
Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer until desired thickness and color. The mass is stirred regularly so that a hard crust does not form on the walls.
In a water bath
There is a way to avoid constantly standing at the stove and stirring. If you place a wire rack or colander on top of a pan of water, you can organize cooking in a water bath.
The boiling water will evaporate and heat the bowl of condensed milk placed on the grill. You don't have to worry that the treat will burn. But you still need to monitor the water level and add it to the dishes.
We use kitchen appliances
Many housewives are already accustomed to preparing all meals using household appliances. Boiled condensed milk is no exception here. A modest saucepan can be replaced with a modern unit.
Multicooker
Place the jar in the multicooker bowl in a horizontal position and fill it with water slightly below the maximum level. The device is started in the “Boiling” mode and wait until the water boils. Then, in the “Stew” mode, cook the condensed milk for two to three hours.
When finished, open the lid and allow the condensed milk to cool. After this, it is ready for use.
The video will show you how to cook condensed milk in a slow cooker in 13 minutes.
Microwave
Under no circumstances should you put a tin can in the microwave. Condensed milk should be transferred to a ceramic pot or just a glass bowl.
The total cooking time will be 10-15 minutes if you turn the microwave on full power. But every couple of minutes you need to open the door and stir the mass. This method is much faster than traditional cooking, although the taste will be slightly different.
Pressure cooker
Using a pressure cooker will slightly reduce the cooking time. But you don’t have to monitor the boiling water, and there is no danger that the jar will explode.
You just need to put the jar in the pressure cooker, fill it with water and boil for 15 minutes. After this, turn off and leave to stand with the lid tightly closed. In about 3 hours, the contents will cool down and the condensed milk will reach the desired condition.
Although cooking condensed milk is a simple matter, some sweet lovers are afraid of spoiling something. A few helpful tips will help you gain self-confidence.
What to do to prevent the jar from exploding
Everything will be fine if:
- make sure that the jar does not stick out of the water;
- do not add cold water to boiling water;
- Do not cook condensed milk in a damaged jar.
How to cook a lot of condensed milk at once
If you have a large enough pan, you can cook several cans in it at once. The main thing is to fit more water. It is recommended to place a silicone mat on the bottom. Then the cans will roll and hit each other less.
No wonder everyone loves boiled condensed milk. You can buy condensed milk with sugar in any store, and making an original, unique delicacy from it is very simple. The appetizing smell and beautiful color turn a simple dish into a real culinary masterpiece. It decorates any sweet table and is included in various desserts.
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 too long cooking 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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Many people love boiled condensed milk. This delicacy was one of the most popular in Soviet times. But even now both adults and children eat it with pleasure. Condensed milk is used to fill tubes and custards; it is used to make creams for cakes and pastries. This product remains popular forever.
Today this delicacy can be bought. But housewives are sure that boiled condensed milk prepared with their own hands much tastier. Indeed, store-bought condensed milk often does not have good taste, since it contains all kinds of additives.
To get the best result, It is important to choose the right condensed milk:
- it is advisable to buy only products with the inscription “GOST” on the packaging, since the “TU” icon indicates that the milk contains various additives, including those of chemical origin;
- it is necessary to make sure that the milk is fresh;
- It often happens that a product with a good composition turns out to be not very tasty, so you have to choose using trial and error;
- You should not buy dented cans, because dangerous bacteria can penetrate inside, causing condensed milk to spoil.
How to prepare a can of condensed milk for cooking?
Before you start cooking, you need to prepare the jar:
- remove the paper label;
- wash the container thoroughly;
- If the glue is not completely removed immediately, wipe it off with a stiff metal brush, only carefully so as not to damage the jar.
How long does it take to cook condensed milk in a jar?
Direct preparation time for homemade boiled condensed milk depends on the fat content of the raw materials:
- milk with a fat content of 8-8.5% will be ready in 1.5-2 hours;
- milk with a fat content of more than 8.5% is prepared for 2-2.5 hours.
In short, the higher the fat content, the longer the condensed milk takes to cook.
How long does it take to cook condensed milk in a jar until it turns brown?
Many housewives are interested in how long to cook condensed milk in a jar so that it acquires a pleasant brown tint. You should know that:
- after 1 hour of cooking, the condensed milk will be liquid and beige;
- after 2 hours it will acquire medium thickness and light brown color;
- after 3 hours it will become thick and brown;
- After 4 hours, the milk will turn into a thick, chocolate-colored clot.
To cook condensed milk you need a large saucepan. The fact is that the milk takes several hours to prepare, so the water will inevitably boil away. Only hot water can be added. It's quite troublesome. Therefore, it is better to immediately select a large container for cooking so that there is enough water for the entire cooking time.
Helpful information:
How to cook condensed milk in a jar?
You can prepare the delicacy like this:
- place the jar in a pre-prepared pan and fill it with water;
- place on the stove and turn on high heat;
- when the water boils, reduce the gas and cook the milk for the required number of hours;
- after that, turn off the stove and leave the jar in the water until it cools completely.
Boiled condensed milk is ready. You can open the container and enjoy the excellent taste!
Cooking in a slow cooker
A multicooker is an excellent kitchen appliance that makes the life of housewives easier. It is quite possible to prepare boiled condensed milk in it. It is important to follow all the rules to avoid the jar exploding:
- Lay a silicone mat on the bottom of the container and place the jar on it;
- fill it with cold water so that it does not reach the extreme mark by 1 division;
- close the lid and turn on the “Boiling” mode;
- after boiling, turn on the “Stew” mode and cook the milk for 2-2.5 hours;
- When it's ready, open the lid and let the jar cool in the water.
How to cook condensed milk in a can without exploding?
Some women are afraid to cook boiled condensed milk because they are afraid that the can will explode. If follow the tips below, such trouble will not happen.
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
If you are faced with a problem and cannot find tasty boiled condensed milk with a good composition, then do not rush to get upset, because there is a way out. I will share with you several recipes for making boiled condensed milk.
It may take a couple of hours of your time, but you will get a very tasty product. And to make your favorite delicacy truly delicious, I will tell you a few rules that guide me when choosing condensed milk in a jar.
How to cook condensed milk in a jar in a saucepan
Kitchen utensils and appliances: spoon, can opener, pan.
Ingredients
How to choose the main ingredient
When choosing condensed milk, follow several rules:
- To prepare boiled condensed milk, use milk only in a tin container. Inspect it carefully; there should be no dents or rust on it.
- Be sure to check the expiration date.
- The composition of condensed milk should be as short as possible - milk and sugar. You can also check the quality of the product at home. Drop a drop of iodine onto the milk; if a blue color appears, then the product is not of very high quality.
Step-by-step instruction
Video recipe: how much and how to cook condensed milk in a jar
Watch this video and find out how long it takes to cook condensed milk in a jar until it turns brown.
How to cook condensed milk in the microwave
Cooking time: 10 minutes.
Yield of the finished dish: 4-5 servings.
Kitchen utensils and appliances: spoon, can opener, microwave, glass bowl.
Ingredients
Step-by-step instruction
Video recipe: how to cook condensed milk in the microwave
From this short video you will learn how long to cook condensed milk in the microwave.
How to cook condensed milk at home
Cooking time: 2.5 hours.
Yield of the finished dish: 1 liter.
Kitchenware: large bowl or pan, spoon.
Ingredients
Preparing condensed milk
Video recipe: how to cook condensed milk at home
From this video recipe you will learn how to cook condensed milk at home.
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