Substitute for Evaporated Milk

Milk with ~60% of water removed; unsweetened, shelf-stable.

  1. 1
    Simmered whole milkReduce 2.25 cups milk to 1 cup
    Best

    Simmer gently until reduced by ~60%.

    anywhere
  2. 2
    Half & half1:1

    Richer; skip if recipe already has cream.

    sauces, soups
  3. 3
    Heavy cream + water1/2 cup cream + 1/2 cup water

    Use in pinch; slightly higher fat.

    baking

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