milk.
Choose a wide saucepan: More surface area helps water evaporate more efficiently.
Be patient: Gentle reduction gives you better control over the texture and helps prevent scorching.
For a thicker result: Simmer a little longer, watching carefully as the mixture nears the desired volume.
For a dairy-free variation: Use a suitable full-fat canned coconut milk, understanding that the flavor and consistency will differ.
For recipe substitutions: Homemade condensed milk may not behave exactly like a commercial product in candy-making or baking, where precise sugar concentration matters.
For food safety:
