Regular Milk (reduced) Substitute for Evaporated Milk: Exact Ratio
Looking for a evaporated milk substitute? Regular Milk (reduced) works as a direct replacement. Use 2 1/4 cups milk simmered down to 1 cup in any recipe that calls for evaporated milk. This swap works best for pumpkin pie, soups, fudge.
Best Substitute
Regular Milk (reduced)
2 1/4 cups milk simmered down to 1 cup
Simmer whole milk over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring often, until reduced by more than half. Cool before using.
Tips When Replacing Evaporated Milk in Recipes
Evaporated milk's concentrated dairy flavor and creamy body come from its reduced water content. The heating process also creates a subtle caramelized note that enriches recipes. When reconstituted with equal parts water, it becomes regular milk.
What Is Evaporated Milk and Why Substitute It?
Shelf-stable milk with about 60% of the water removed through heating. Unsweetened with a slightly caramelized flavor, it is used in pumpkin pie, fudge, macaroni and cheese, and creamy soups.
Regular Milk (reduced) is one of 6 alternatives you can use instead of evaporated milk. For a complete list of evaporated milk substitutes with ratios and cooking tips, visit the full evaporated milk substitute page.
What Else Can I Use Instead of Evaporated Milk?
Half-and-Half instead of Evaporated Milk
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Heavy Cream + Water instead of Evaporated Milk
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Coconut Milk (canned) instead of Evaporated Milk
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Oat Milk (reduced) instead of Evaporated Milk
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Milk Powder + Water instead of Evaporated Milk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular milk (reduced) instead of evaporated milk?
Yes, you can use regular milk (reduced) as a substitute for evaporated milk. Use 2 1/4 cups milk simmered down to 1 cup. Simmer whole milk over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring often, until reduced by more than half. Cool before using.
How much regular milk (reduced) equals evaporated milk?
Use 2 1/4 cups milk simmered down to 1 cup to replace evaporated milk with regular milk (reduced). Works best for pumpkin pie, soups, fudge.
What is the best substitute for evaporated milk?
Regular Milk (reduced) is a popular substitute for evaporated milk. Use 2 1/4 cups milk simmered down to 1 cup for a 1-to-1 replacement. See all 6 alternatives on our evaporated milk substitute page.