Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Try this homemade coffee creamer! It's so easy!!
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk, divided (or your milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
Slowly simmer the milk and sugar:
- Combine 2 cups of milk and the brown sugar in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Set it over low heat, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Let the mixture come to a simmer slowly over low heat for about 30 to 35 minutes, until reduced to about 3/4 of its original volume (you'll have about 1 1/2 cups in the pan). Do not stir it while it simmers. It will take on a light golden brown color.
- While the milk simmers, foam or film may form on the surface. Gently scrape it off with a spoon, and discard it.
Cool the creamer:
- Remove the milk syrup away from the heat and let it cool until warm to the touch.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of milk and vanilla, and stir to combine.
Store:
- Pour it into a quart-sized lidded container and refrigerate. Refer to the sell-by date on the dairy you used for how long the creamer will last in the fridge.
Notes
HOW LONG CREAMER WILL LAST
The sugar in this recipe, plus the slow simmering, can help extend its shelf life; it may keep longer than regular milk. However, because it does not contain the preservatives found in commercial creamer, it won’t keep as long as creamer you’d buy at the store. After a week, check on its smell and appearance.
