Preserving small amounts of milk

My husband and I do not drink milk during the week, and rarely use it for cooking. However, on weekends when I am home I like to make coffee and have it with milk. The problem is it is very expensive to purchase even the smallest container of 2% milk at the store only to have it go bad before I've gotten more than a quarter of the way through it.

Is there a way I can preserve a quart of milk for my coffee, without it going bad? Is freezing an option? I am not a fan of milk alternatives, or the little creamer things that are shelf stable.

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Best Answer

Freezing is most definitely one of the best options.

If you are only going to use a little at a time, then it would be a good idea to divide the quart into smaller portions so that you do not have to defrost the whole amount. You can use an ice-tray and take out just as many cubes as you need.

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Quick Answer about "Preserving small amounts of milk"

Store small amounts to avoid wasting milk that might not be finished. Store in 2 to 4 ounces or the amount offered at one feeding.

Leave about one inch of space at the top of the container because breast milk expands as it freezes.

How do you preserve extra milk?

Milk can last for up to 6 weeks in the freezer, without any impact on its flavour and nutritional value. Freeze unopened milk containers in their original packaging before the 'best-before' date. Leftover evaporated milk can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks with no adverse effects.

Can you can milk to preserve it?

Canning milk is one way to preserve your milk and save energy at the same time. It will keep for a long time on the shelf and will taste like any canned milk available from the grocery store. It will not be suitable for drinking, but will work great for making soups, sauces, gravies, puddings, fudge, etc.

How do you preserve fresh milk at home?

According to Food and Agriculture Organization, milk is an excellent medium for the growth of microorganisms and hence is highly perishable. Freezing milk is the best way to store milk for a long time. Milk should be store stored between 32 degrees Fahrenheit and 39 degrees Fahrenheit, to avoid spoilage.

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