DISH NAME : CONDENSED MILK

Preparation Time : 10 minutes

Cooking Time : 20 minutes

Description

Condensed milk is used in baking, specially as an egg substitute, in desserts, ice creams etc. In actuality it is thickened and sweetened milk from which water has been removed. If stored properly will last for a long time in fridge.

Note

1) The qty of sugar used is 2/3rd cup.
2) sugar is added with milk to prevent crystallisation.
3) Do not let milk boil before sugar melts. So cook on a low flame.
4) Simmering on high heat will burn the sugar and milk.
5) Removing scum will prevent granules in condensed milk.
6) If cooked for a little longer it will caramelise to form caramel sauce.
7) some recipes add a pinch of baking soda at the last stage to condensed milk to preserve it longer. I do not add.

Method

1) On a low flame, cook milk with sugar, till sugar melts completely.
2) Then simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes on a very low flame. Keep stirring at intervals. The finished product will have a pale creamish pink color. This is acheived by the slight caramelisation of sugar. then it is done.
3) Switch off flame. Remove scum (froth & milk stuck on sides of the pan) from sides with a spoon & discard.
4) Condensed milk will thicken on cooling.
5)When cool pour into a glass bottle and store in fridge or use right away.

Serving Suggestions

Can be spread on toasted buttered bread. Use in icecream, cake and dessert making.