I simmered 2 cups of almond milk over low heat until it reduced by half, then took it off the heat and stirred in ⅔ cup of sugar until it dissolved. After letting it cool, it was ready to use.

You can make a sweetened condensed milk substitute on the stovetop as well. In a saucepan, whisk together 2 cups milk and 1 cup sugar. Heat the mixture on medium to allow the sugar to dissolve.

Sugar prevents microorganisms from growing in the milk and helps to thicken it even further—it's added after the milk has been boiled, reduced, and effectively pasteurized.

Sweetened condensed milk is made by removing most of the water from cow’s milk and adding sugar. This article reviews the nutritional value of sweetened condensed milk, its benefits, downsides ...

Your mother and grandmother probably used sweetened condensed milk, and it`s possible that your great-grandmother cooked with this product as well since it has been on the market since 1856.

"Sweetened condensed milk is similar to evaporated milk, but [it has] sugar," says Canonne. It is made by heating regular milk until it's reduced by about one-third of its total weight, then mixed ...