By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 12
228 cal · 5 min
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Recipe GLPRbefa00053a211e
A rich, creamy homemade sweetened condensed milk made by combining hot water, sugar, margarine, and powdered milk in a blender. This smooth, shelf-stable alternative to canned condensed milk is perfect for baking, coffee, desserts, and other recipes calling for sweetened condensed milk.
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Ingredients
1 cup Hot water
2 cups Granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Margarine
4 cups Nonfat dry milk powder
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning.
Pour the hot water into a blender.
Add the granulated sugar to the blender.
Add the margarine to the blender.
Add the nonfat dry milk powder to the blender.
Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform with no lumps or visible powder particles.
Transfer the sweetened condensed milk to clean, airtight containers or jars.
Refrigerate for up to one week. Stir or shake before each use, as separation may occur during storage.
Comments
This pantry staple comes together in five minutes flat with ingredients found at any Charlotte supermarket—water, sugar, margarine, and milk powder are stocked everywhere from ALDI to Harris Teeter. At roughly 20 cents per serving, it undercuts canned condensed milk by half and avoids the waste of an opened can when you need just a few tablespoons. The real advantage is control: you can dial in sweetness and skip the gums and additives of commercial versions, making it ideal for bakers and anyone who uses condensed milk sporadically. The one caveat is texture—homemade versions won't quite match the silken mouthfeel of Eagle Brand in delicate custards, so reserve this for baked goods, coffee, or recipes where a slightly thicker consistency doesn't matter.
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