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Basic Milk Jam

Laurel Miller

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Madagascar vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and lower heat to medium.
  • Reduce milk mixture by half, whisking constantly, for approximately 1 hour, or until candy thermometer inserted into pot reads 225°F.
  • The milk should caramelize to a medium golden-brown hue and have a consistency slightly thicker than maple syrup. Bear in mind that the milk jam will thicken a bit as it cools, so you may want it a bit thinner if you plan to use it for baking or drizzling.
  • Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

Adapted from Anthony Bohlinger