Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
This recipe should come in handy this holiday season. Or, really anytime you
want to make something totally decadent.
Homemade sweetened condensed coconut milk!
Traditional sweetened condensed milk is made by heating milk until most of the water is removed, then adding sugar, leaving you with a thick and sticky substance that tastes downright decadent in desserts and coffee drinks.
This homemade version is naturally dairy-free, and can be used in nearly any recipe calling for traditional sweetened condensed milk, adding a hint of rich, coconut flavor to the final result. Since you’re making it yourself, you get to control the sweetness! I prefer using honey as my natural sweetener, but agave nectar, pure maple syrup, coconut nectar, coconut sugar, or stevia should work just fine.
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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
makes about 12 ounces
inspired by this recipe
Ingredients:
1 14 oz. can full-fat coconut milk*
1/4 cup honey, or equivalent sweetener of choice
Directions:
Pour the coconut milk into a small saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.
Watch this pot closely! Once the coconut milk starts to boil, it can bubble over quickly. Whisk regularly to prevent burning.
Reduce the heat, bringing the coconut milk to a simmer, then add the sweetener, whisking until it’s completely dissolved.
Allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
*Note: I don’t recommend using low-fat or light coconut milk, since those versions are usually just coconut milk that’s diluted with water to lower the fat content. You’ll have to boil the coconut milk longer, and will have less condensed milk as a result– wasting your time and money. Use the full-fat stuff for best results!
Remove from the heat, and allow to cool completely before using in recipes.
This sweetened condensed coconut milk should last for at least a week when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.
Homemade sweetened condensed coconut milk!Traditional sweetened condensed milk is made by heating milk until most of the water is removed, then adding sugar, leaving you with a thick and sticky substance that tastes downright decadent in desserts and coffee drinks.
This homemade version is naturally dairy-free, and can be used in nearly any recipe calling for traditional sweetened condensed milk, adding a hint of rich, coconut flavor to the final result. Since you’re making it yourself, you get to control the sweetness! I prefer using honey as my natural sweetener, but agave nectar, pure maple syrup, coconut nectar, coconut sugar, or stevia should work just fine.
–
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
makes about 12 ounces
inspired by this recipe
Ingredients:
1 14 oz. can full-fat coconut milk*
1/4 cup honey, or equivalent sweetener of choice
Directions:
Pour the coconut milk into a small saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.
Watch this pot closely! Once the coconut milk starts to boil, it can bubble over quickly. Whisk regularly to prevent burning.
Reduce the heat, bringing the coconut milk to a simmer, then add the sweetener, whisking until it’s completely dissolved.
Allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
*Note: I don’t recommend using low-fat or light coconut milk, since those versions are usually just coconut milk that’s diluted with water to lower the fat content. You’ll have to boil the coconut milk longer, and will have less condensed milk as a result– wasting your time and money. Use the full-fat stuff for best results!
Remove from the heat, and allow to cool completely before using in recipes.
This sweetened condensed coconut milk should last for at least a week when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.
Sweetened Condensed Coconut
Milk
Author: Detoxinista.com
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 12 oz
Naturally dairy-free, this homemade sweetened condensed
coconut milk can be used in nearly any recipe calling for traditional sweetened
condensed milk, adding a hint of rich, coconut flavor to the final result.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz. can full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup honey, or equivalent sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Pour the coconut milk into a small saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Watch this pot closely! Once the coconut milk starts to boil, it can bubble over quickly. Whisk regularly to prevent burning.
- Reduce the heat, bringing the coconut milk to a simmer, then add the sweetener, whisking until it’s completely dissolved.
- Allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Remove from the heat, and allow to cool completely before using in recipes. This sweetened condensed coconut milk should last for at least a week when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.
Notes
I prefer using honey as my natural sweetener, but agave
nectar, pure maple syrup, coconut nectar, coconut sugar, or stevia should work
just fine. Feel free to adjust sweetness to taste!
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