Using Evaporated Milk + Sugar Instead of Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ratio
1 cup evap milk + 1¼ cup sugar, simmer to reduce
Moderate — noticeable differences, use with care
Recipe Adjustment Notes
Real substitute only if cooked down. Direct swap will be too thin.
Measurement Variance Note
For 1 cup references, this ingredient can vary by about 6% across brands and measuring methods (288g-324g per cup). For the most reliable substitution result, measure by weight and test a half batch first.
How Evaporated Milk + Sugar Compares for Sweetened Condensed Milk
Quality rating: moderate. Real substitute only if cooked down. Direct swap will be too thin.