Crafting Coffee Perfection: Homemade Canned Coffee Creamers for Personalized Indulgence
When a beloved coffee creamer becomes elusive during a pandemic-induced grocery store shortage, what's a coffee lover to do? Take matters into their own hands and create their own! In this article, we'll explore the world of homemade canned coffee creamers. Discover how one coffee enthusiast found solace in crafting their own flavors, ensuring quality ingredients and personal customization. Join us as we delve into the process and share a recipe for Italian Sweet Cream and Coconut Cream coffee creamers.
Recipe: Italian Sweet Cream and Coconut Cream Coffee Creamers
Ingredients:
- 4 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 3/4 cups of milk (whole, 2%, skim, almond, or your preferred choice)
- 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
2. Prepare a pot of boiling water for sterilizing the jar lids.
3. Begin with clean, dry jars. Fill each jar with your desired coffee creamer flavor, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top.
4. Use a sterile cloth to wipe the rims of the jars to ensure a clean seal.
5. Place the hot lids and rings on the jars.
6. Transfer the filled jars to a cold pressure canner. Place the lid on the canner and turn it on. Allow the steam to vent for 10 minutes before placing the weight on the canner.
7. Set a 10 lb weight on the canner. Once the pressure begins to jiggle and reaches 10 lbs, turn off the heat immediately.
8. Allow the canner to cool and depressurize naturally. Once depressurized, carefully remove the jars from the canner and wipe them clean.
9. Cover the jars and let them continue to cool. As they cool, listen for the satisfying "pop" sound of the lids sealing.
10. Once all the jars have sealed, remove the rings and store the coffee creamers in a cool, dark place.
Variations:
Feel free to experiment with different flavors by using alternative extracts. Some options to consider are coconut, peppermint, hazelnut, almond, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Simply substitute the vanilla extract with your desired flavor to create a unique coffee creamer experience.
By embracing the art of homemade canned coffee creamers, you can enjoy rich, indulgent flavors while having control over the ingredients.
This recipe offers a delightful combination of Italian Sweet Cream and Coconut Cream, but the possibilities for customization are endless. Say goodbye to the frustration of hunting for your favorite creamer at the store, and instead, savor the convenience and satisfaction of crafting your own. With a few simple steps, you can create a stock of personalized coffee creamers that will enhance your daily coffee rituals. So grab your jars, gather your ingredients, and embark on a journey of coffee creamer bliss that will awaken your taste buds and elevate your coffee experience.
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