Dried condensed milk
I want to make custard caramel. The recipe which I will follow requires condensed milk. Now I have an opened refrigerated tin of condensed milk. Half of it is used. The other half is dried, though not expired. So is it safe to use that? Also how can I melt the dried condensed milk? PS: Dried in the sense that it has become little solid.
Best Answer
As @GdD said in a comment, it's probably better to just toss it. Although I will say that sweetened condensed milk actually lasts 2-3 weeks if refrigerated properly. After several months though, it's not worth the risk. In the future, you can store an extra half can in the freezer for 2-3 months without issue instead.
That said, sweetened condensed milk is actually just milk that's been reduced with sugar until it's quite thick. You can make a substitute at home by blending together fresh and powdered milk and sugar. I've seen multiple recipes, but have to admit I haven't tried it personally. So you might still be able to make your custard without a run to the store. Good luck!
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What is condensed and dried milk?
Condensed milk is evaporated milk which has been fortified with additional lactose. These products reach the customer in cans. Dried milk reaches the market in powdered from. Dried milk must first be evaporated before it is dehydrated to a powder.Can you dehydrate condensed milk?
Making powdered milk using a dehydrator: Place a fruit roll inserted in the dehydrator tray and pour one cup of milk into each tray. Set the dehydrator at 130\xb0F \u2013 135\xb0 and dehydrate. It will take roughly 12 hours for the milk to dry.What is condensed milk powder?
Condensed milk is cow's milk which water has been removed from (roughly 60% of it). It is most often found with sugar added, in the form of sweetened condensed milk (SCM), to the extent that the terms "condensed milk" and "sweetened condensed milk" are often used interchangeably today.Can I make condensed milk with dry milk?
In a blender, combine sugar and dry milk powder. Blend! Combine vanilla, melted butter and boiling (HOT!) water and pour into the blender.Instant Homemade Condensed Milk | Turn Milk Powder into Condensed Milk | Easy \u0026 Quick Recipe
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