Sweetened Condensed Milk...

My brother in law brought a yummy desert to a picnic over the weekend, but it was LOADED with sugar. I had a half a spoonful just so I could taste it. I can make it pouch friendly but I need help with sweetened condensed milk.....anyone know if I can make my own version that may be pouch friendly so I can make this desert?

Thanks

First off, you could start with evaporated milk (let's call that UNsweetened condensed milk).  Alternatively, you could reduce milk to 60% of its original volume so boil 1 cup down to about 1/3 cup.

Now that you have that (1/3 cup of evaporated milk) add about the same amount (1/3 to 1/2 cup) of  sugar equivalent.

Thank you...I'll give it a try.

Check out Linda's blog.  She's got a recipe for sweetened condensed milk and lots of other tasty things.  I've tried about 4-5 things from this website and they rock!

http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/a-must- for-holiday-baking-yes-its-that-time-of-year/

Thank you...that looks awesome. And it's pretty easy too.

Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 (12 oz) can evaporated skim milk
1 1/2 c nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 c Splenda

In large bowl, combine all ingredients throroughly. Refrigerate. Will keep for up to one week. Yield: 3.5 cups.

Source: http://diabeticpastrychef.com/2007/09/04/sugar-free-sweetened-condensed-milk/

I had bookmarked that recipe awhile ago.  I thought it would come in handy.  I hope it helps.