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What are some good uses for evaporated milk?

I know you can use it, measure for measure instead of regular milk to improve creaminess and such in cooking. And you can water it down, 1/1 for use in coffee, cereal and all. But what are some good uses beyond what it says on the can?
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duenhsiyen | 1 year, 10 months ago
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Here is a recipe for Key Lime Pie using evaporated milk that can be made in 5 minutes:.

Ingredients:

1 ready-to-fill cookie crumb or graham cracker crumb crust
1 tablespoon plain gelatin
1/3 cup fresh lime juice or key lime juice
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup sugar
13 ounce can cold evaporated milk
1/4 cup cold water
4-serving package instant vanilla pudding
curls of lime zest
whipped cream
lime slices for garnish

Preparation:

In a blender container, combine plain gelatin and fresh lime juice. Wait one minute until softened, then add boiling water. Cover and blend on high speed until all gelatin granules are dissolved. Add sugar, evaporated milk, water, pudding mix and lime zest. Cover and blend smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes until mixture begins to set. Spoon into prepared pie shell and chill several hours until firm. Top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices/zest.
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kaiote | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

That would be the best pie one can make. Key lime, be it custard style, that translucent green stuff at truck stops, and anything in between. My favorite pie.

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brendonbarnett | 1 year, 10 months ago
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We often use evaporated milk and condensed milk to make delicious Mexican flan!

  • 1 taza de azúcar granulado (1 cup sugar) 
  • 1 lata (14 onzas) de Leche Condensada Azucarada LA LECHERA de NESTLÉ (1 can condensed milk) 
  • 5 huevos grandes (5 large eggs) 
  • 1 lata (12 onzas líquidas) de leche evaporada (1 can evaporated milk) 
  • 1 a 2 cucharadas de Café Puro Soluble NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO (1 to 2 teaspoons instanct Nescafe coffee)
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sunshine09 | 1 year, 10 months ago
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You can make some great fudge with it.
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups of sugar
2 tblsp. butter
2 cups mini marshmellows
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups semi chocolate chips

You can add sprinkles or walnuts as well
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Hope this is something you enjoy !! It is yummy !!

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poiuy | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

Ingredients:

2 lemons
1 lemon jelly
150 ml water (do not bring)
14 ½ oz can full fat evaporated milk (Morrison’s has worked very well in the past)
Small amount of sweets, chocolate, angelica or other decorations

Method:

* Reserve four slices of lemon for decoration
* Grate the rind from one lemon and extract the juice from both. Melt the jelly in the water over a gentle heat.
* Remove the pan from the heat; add the lemon rind and juice. Pour into a small howl and leave to cool.
* Whisk the evaporated milk until thick and doubled in volume. Carefully fold in the jelly mixture and pour into a large glass dish. Chill for about an hour or until set. Decorate with the lemon slices and pieces of angelica or sweets alike.

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kymber1209 | 1 year, 10 months ago
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I use evaporated milk when a recipe calls for cream, Its not as fattening eithe I dont think.. there are a ton of uses out there, I have used it in Pumpkin pie and fudge.
here is a recipe for Condensed Milk Kisses (kinda like Hersey Kisses)

1 1/3 c sweet evaporated/condensed milk
3 c of shredded coconut
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt

Stir all ingredients combined together. take a teaspoonful and put a drop on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees. If you want to mix it up a bit you can use 1/2 cup peanut butter mixed in too!

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dumblonde | 1 year, 10 months ago
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Low fat macaroni and cheese! This recipe almost halves the calories and fat of regular baked mac and cheese but is still creamy and delicious. The evaporated milk makes the sauce thicker.

12 oz uncooked macaroni, elbow-type (1 box)
1/2 cup(s) fat-free sour cream
12 oz fat-free evaporated milk
8 oz low-fat cheddar or colby cheese, shredded (Cabot reduced fat cheddar is best IMO)
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp dried bread crumbs
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

* Preheat oven to 350ºF.
* Cook pasta until al dente or firm according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl. While pasta is still hot, stir in sour cream; set aside.
* Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles appear just around the edges (known as scalding). Reduce heat to low, add cheese and simmer until cheese melts, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, about 2 minutes; remove from heat and stir in mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
* Add cheese mixture to pasta; mix well. Transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish.
* Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over pasta. (The Parmesan cheese gives it a nice kick)
* Bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
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edwardclint | 1 year, 10 months ago
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Here are some good uses of evaporated milk:
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jillbeth | 1 year, 10 months ago
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I use evaporated milk when I make home-made pumpkin pies! Pumpkin pie is one of my very favorite things to eat, expecially when you put plenty of Cool Whip on top!

I use the recipe that has been on the Libby's canned pumpkin label for over 50 years:

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contester | 1 year, 10 months ago
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It will whip like whipping cream. I remember my mother doing this when I was young. She would also whip gelatin that was chilled till partly set -- about the consistency of egg white -- and then mix the two for a mousse-like dessert.

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contester | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

The directions for whipping it are on the poster edwardclint submitted above. It doesn't fall quickly, but holds. (You can also whip reconstituted dry milk...make it stronger than package directions).
I didn't include this above, but the gelatin/evaporated milk mousse should be chilled after blending, to finish setting.

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kaiote | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

Actually, without the gelatin, it whips like milk does. It may hold foam a moment longer, but it still falls. However, the dessert idea is a nice one.

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sasszzzy | 1 year, 10 months ago
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When I was little and we went to the snow, my mother took a can of evaporated milk and sugar. She would make "Snow Cream", where she mixed the evaporated milk sugar and snow..we liked it a lot. And also my grandfather would use it when he made homemade ice cream. It was a good and inexpensive way to make ice cream.

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kaiote | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

I like the ice cream idea. The snow cream.. well, there's a shortage of snow this time of year. But the ice cream... think I may have to try this..

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silverhammer | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

My parents were depression era children. They used to use evaporated milk as milk just by adding water. Saved money, lasted longer after opening than regular milk. When money was tight when I was growing up I had it a few times myself.

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infinity888 | 1 year, 10 months ago
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My grandmother and my Aunt uses milk on their skin. They said, its a secret they share with Cleopatra. Cleo is said to be bathing in milk for several hours, they said that Cleo is also known for her fair skin complexion.
Grandma used to say that milk is a good moisturizer and astringent cause it makes the skin pores close. I remember her using
1/4 cup of evaporated milk put a couple of ice cubes in it then swab it all over her face, neck and hands, then leave it on for at least 20 minutes.
Lol! I've completely forgotten all about it until now. I've never liked it then cause it feels sticky and yucky on the skin,not to mention the spoiled milk smell if you opt to let it stay longer. If in case you try it , be aware also of
flies and wasps coming in to get a taste on you.
Good thing there are products nowadays with milk on it . Try to visit these sites.....

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405419_using-milk-skin-care.html
http://skinmilk.net/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Goats-Milk-Soap-For-Acne&id=985465
http://www.healthtoday.net/sect_channels1.cfm?ID=85&category=Beauty&section=Channels

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jhaide014 | 1 year, 10 months ago
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Ingredients

1 can Carnation Condensada
1/4 cup Carnation Evap
3/4 cup powdered milk
sugar

Procedures: pastillas

Place Carnation Condensada, Carnation Evap and powdered milk in a pan and mix well. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until mixture starts to forms a soft ball. Place in a bowl and chill for at least 4 hours.

Form into logs and cut into 2” pieces. Roll in sugar and wrap in colored paper if desired.

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ceenam08 | 1 year, 10 months ago
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put it in coffee or tea in replacement of milk or cream.. it makes it reeeeeeeeally smooth.

Even for condensed milk i put it in coffee or tea sometimes - then no sugar. condensed makes it eeeeeeeven more smoooother.

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nezsylet | 1 year, 10 months ago
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Evaporated milk got lots of uses, especially in cooking noodles, desserts and others. But evaporated milk got some other uses to in our health, those who got a minor ulcers can drink lots of evaporated milk to ease and maybe help ulcers fade.

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fgual | 1 year, 10 months ago
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Fill a cup, then pour into a saucepan and heat. Pour the heated milk back in the cup, add some powderer chocolate and stir well. Drink a while before going to bed. Delicious and good for you, plus it helps you get drowsy for a good sleep.

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odira | 1 year, 10 months ago
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some good uses of evaporated milk are for the maitanance of healthy bones and for good sight or vission , it also serve to keep good skin and regulation of the immune system. this is because the evaporated milk contains some vital agents that are responsible for these maitenance.
1 Its deficiency could cause the following: rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults, and infectious diseases like aids, measles and bronchitis.
2 Its excesses could cause: damages to the kidney and cardiovascular system especially long and high doses. it could also cause; weakness, constipation, irregular heartbeat, weight loss

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kaiote | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

That would be the same uses as normal milk.

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odira | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

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vicissweet | 1 year, 10 months ago
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Evaporated milk can be used in place of regular milk ,use half milk and half water.Also can be used whenever a recipe calls for light cream or half n half.It makes everything taste so good and rich.

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msmuffintop | 1 year, 10 months ago
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I use it full strength in coffee for a nice taste, you can use it when you make soups as well, or as the liquid when you bake bread for a softer crumb

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msmuffintop | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

I've made bread with water as the liquid and found that bread itself after baking seems softer when I use milk as the liquid, try it and see

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kaiote | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

The bread comment bugs me. Milk contains casein. I have used casein to make glue. more specifically, I have used milk, undiluted, to make glue because of it. In evaporated milk, you are losing 60% or so of the water content. in equal parts, you have about twice the proteins in evap than you do in normal milk. Means it makes a stronger crumb, not a softer one.

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rolexde | 1 year, 10 months ago
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smilingrose | 1 year, 10 months ago
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How to Make Caramel from Sweetened Condensed Milk

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It's easy to make caramel for crackers or with sliced apples. You would think making caramel would require skill and a lengthy, complicated process, but its not.
edit Steps

Boiling method one

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Buy a can of sweetened, condensed milk, for example, the Carnation brand.
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Open can.
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Place the condensed milk in pan.
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Stir and wait for 10-15 mins.
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Remember to add water from time to time because the water will evaporate, leaving the can exposed. If the can becomes exposed while boiling for too long, it will explode.
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Remove the can and let cool.
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Open the can with a can opener and use as a sweet spread or dip.

Boiling method two

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Immerse closed can on its side in a pot of water and bring to the boil.
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Leave on a simmer or light boil for 2 to 2and a half hours, topping up with water as needed. Be careful and don’t let the water dry out.
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Remove from heat and let cool thoroughly before opening can. Don’t open the can while its still hot. The condensed milk should be thick and a nice caramel color.

Bulking method

Two parts condensed milk to one part sugar and one part butter.

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Melt equal weights of brown sugar and butter in a pan and simmer on a low heat until the two become a smooth liquid.
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Add condensed milk and raise the temperature very gently until it starts to simmer. Keep the temperature low and stir continuously until brown. This should take around 20 minutes.

edit Tips

* If there's any caramel left, transfer it from the can to a small storage container. Food left in cans after opening goes bad.

edit Warnings

* Add water from time to time because the water will evaporate, and exposed cans explode.
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zzzomb | 1 year, 10 months ago
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It makes fantastic fireball effects. Learned this the hard way while standing over a camp fire mixing it up. Some spilled onto the flames at it went nuts. A handful of evaporated milk, the finer the better, thrown into a fine spray over a flame goes up like a *cough* house on fire. My 5 year old loves it. Have used it in a stage production. It will leave excess laying on the ground but it is clean and just sweeps up.
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kaiote | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

That would be dry milk, not evaporated milk.

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