Sweetened condensed milk

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Sweetened condensed milk is milk with much of its water removed and sugar added, producing a thick, glossy ingredient that keeps well unopened. It supplies both sweetness and body to desserts, sauces and drinks, and it browns readily when heated. Once opened, transfer leftovers to a sealed container and refrigerate. Measure it with a lightly oiled spoon if it is sticking, and remember that its sugar cannot be removed later, so reduce other sweeteners in the recipe.