Substitute for Evaporated Milk

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

• Dairy
• 3 options

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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