Try this substitute for evaporated milk, which may already be in your refrigerator.

you could find it in the baking aisle next to otherpantry staples.

What is Evaporated Milk?

Can of evaporated milk and a spoon and bowl on a wooden surface

Credit: Sheena Chihak

Because it’s so readily available, it’s possible you never considered just what evaporated milk is.

Evaporated Milk Vs.

These items are essentially the same with one big difference: no sugar is added to evaporated milk.

Sweetened condensed milk also has 60% of the water removed, but contains 40% sugar.

Due to the big flavor difference, they cannot be substituted for each other.

It also creates a richer, creamier pie.

It’s an easy substitute to make that will lead to delicious results.

Yes, fat-free coconut cream can be substituted in equal parts.

Evaporated milk is made by evaporating 60 percent of the water in the milk.

Powdered milk is made by completely evaporating the water in the milk.