Can sweetened condensed milk be substituted for whole milk and sugar?

I am making a fudge recipe that calls for 1cup whole milk and 5 cups sugar. It also uses 2 sticks of butter and 25 marshmallows. I'm wondering if I can omit the milk and cut back on the sugar by using sweetened condensed milk.

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Best Answer

There are recipes that specifically use condensed and or evaporated milk as a shortcut to making fudge. It's not just a drop in replacement, it's a whole change in method. Just do a search for "easy fudge recipe" on Google to get examples of these fudge recipes that use condensed milk.

To add my opinion however, the old fashioned cooking and churning method produces the best fudge, but the condensed milk method although isn't as good at least produces a more consistent result. I do the old fashioned method. It's worth the extra effort and the extra learning curve (to recognize when the fudge is about to setup).

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Quick Answer about "Can sweetened condensed milk be substituted for whole milk and sugar?"

Condensed milk can be substituted for whole milk in some recipes. Since condensed milk contains a lot of added sugar it may not always be the best choice.

Can I use sweetened condensed milk instead of milk and sugar?

Sweetened condensed milk can be substituted in some recipes (maybe 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup for 3/4 cup milk and sugar) but usually just condensed evaporated milk (not sweetened) can be exchanged in many recipes (1/2 evaporated milk & 1/2 water and still add some sugar - to taste).

How much condensed milk is equal to regular milk?

Evaporated milk is made by slowly heating milk to remove about half of its water\u2014a process that develops a light golden color and mildly sweet flavor. Nestl\xe9 states that Carnation evaporated milk can be substituted in a 1:1 ratio for regular whole milk.

How much condensed milk is equal to sugar?

For example, a single ounce (30 ml) of sweetened condensed milk has just over 15 grams of sugar, while the same amount of nonfat evaporated milk contains just over 3 grams (3, 4). Sweetened condensed milk has roughly five times the amount sugar of evaporated milk, as sugar is added during processing as a preservative.

Can I use sweetened condensed milk instead of unsweetened?

First, don't let the name of the product confuse you. Whether your can says sweetened condensed milk or condensed milk, rest assured they're the same product. That's because unsweetened condensed milk is sold as "evaporated milk" (via The Spruce Eats). Condensed milk is thick, sweet, and rich with dairy flavor.

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