How to Make Baby Formula With Karo Syrup

Before the introduction of commercial baby formula, most mothers who could not breastfeed, or who chose not to, would make formula for their child at home. The recipes for homemade baby formula almost always included Karo syrup as an ingredient. While the syrup is not approved for feeding babies today, it's interesting to know how such a common ingredient was used to feed infants in the past.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring cup
  • Paper towel or saucepan lid
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp. light Karo syrup
  • Spoon
  • Sterilized jar with lid or sterilized bottles

Instructions

    • 1

      Bring 20 oz. of water to a rolling boil and let boil for five minutes. You will only need 18 oz., but this allows for some evaporation of the water.

    • 2

      Measure 18 oz. of the boiled water into a large measuring cup.

    • 3

      Cover the measuring cup with a paper towel or a saucepan lid that will completely cover the top of the cup. Allow the water to cool to room temperature.

    • 4

      Add in 1 can (13 oz.) of evaporated milk and 2 tbsp. of light Karo syrup. Stir until well-blended.

    • 5

      Pour into a sterilized half-gallon jar or bottles and store in the refrigerator until needed.

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