![]() My mom would often bow out after her initial bite or two. It was so cloyingly sweet that only a child could consume more than a few bites. Though I had nothing but love for my childhood fudge, it was certainly the kind of chocolate fudge that, as an adult, I would find overly sweet. It’s no surprise that most of my fondest memories often involve food. Plopped on a bench, pulling back my gloves to reveal my fingers, and my dad would break both my brother and me a generous piece that we would consume in no time. I remember it was always during the winter. Generous squares of perfectly set chocolatey fudge that as a child, often reminded me of store-bought icing in a tube. All I remember is that the fudge was out of this world. And then again, when we visited this little place in Ohio. Some of my earliest memories are of us getting fudge from this little shop near Niagara Falls. I’m talking about the kind of fudge that just melts in your mouth and makes you want to eat it all. My favorite fudge is when it’s tender, but doesn’t fall apart, and doesn’t threaten to break your teeth. It may not have been homemade fudge, but it certainly was the best kind of fudge. Just the perks of having a dad who loves chocolate like it’s his job. The fudge is melt in your mouth delicious, and the best part is, you don’t even need a candy thermometer! Customize your fudge with chopped pecans or walnuts of sprinkle the top with crushed peppermint candies or flaked sea salt! I hope you enjoy this Fanny Farmer Fudge recipe is much as my family does.Best ever homemade fudge recipe. I beat the fudge mixture for 5-10 minutes and see how beautifully it comes together?! I will store leftover fudge in the freezer, well wrapped and put into a zipped freezer bag or storage container.(Stick it in the fridge if it’s summer time and your house is warm.) Wait until the fudge is completely cooled before cutting.After beating, you will fold in the nuts and spread into a 9×13 pan.If you don’t have either of those, you just get to get an arm workout in as you vigorously stir for a while! Just keep on beating – it will come together!If you don’t have a stand mixer, pull out your hand mixer. I let this beat for around 5-10 minutes! So, don’t worry if when you add the butter it looks as though it won’t combine. I pour the mixture into there and let the stand mixer do all the work. This requires a lot of beating if mixing by hand so my favorite way to do this is pull out my trusty old KitchenAid with the beater attachment. After boiling, you’ll remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients except for the nuts (if you are using them).You don’t want to shorten the boiling period at all. Make sure you bring it to a FULL boil before starting the timer. ![]() You have to boil the sugar and milk for 6 minutes, while stirring. The first step will be the most time consuming.Keep stirring and adjust the heat if needed so it doesn’t boil over.Īfter the butter and sugar has boiled on the stuff, add most of the remaining ingredients and carefully transfer to your mixer. □ But it’s a fun, very occasional, indulgence and I can feel a tiny bit better about enjoying enjoy a homemade fudge recipe, right?! Don’t forget that compared to what you’d pay for a small square of fudge at a shop, it really is a stellar price to make your own.Īlso, I’m well aware fudge is in no way healthy for me. Homemade fudge seems like a pretty expensive dessert to make, but when you look at what a serving size is the price really isn’t bad at all. It’s worth the few extra minutes, though. So, if you are looking for a rich, soft, and creamy fudge recipe, this one is it!īecause this recipe doesn’t use sweetened condensed milk but instead evaporated milk, you have to boil the milk and the sugar on the stove. This recipe for Fanny Farmer fudge is what my mom always used and it’s a winner! Besides, too many times I’ve found myself let down by the very noticeable corn syrup taste and texture in purchased fudge. I can’t bring myself to spend $7.99 for a 1/2 pound when it is so easy and much cheaper to use a homemade fudge recipe. Fudge is sold so many places: flower shops, local diners, amusement parks, tourist shops, and I have even seen it at an outdoor sporting goods store. ![]()
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