Old-Fashioned Fudge Recipe

This is a great family activity on cold winter days or as a holiday gift family activity. The amount of stirring can be tiring so getting the kids, friends, spouse to help is a great way to say “a gift from the family.”

Growing up I would take a turn or help my mom and dad make both types of fudge at least around Christmas every year, sometimes more if mom was craving fudge. Our family prefers this old-style candy fudge to the more popular marshmallow fudge.

Recommended for an adult to supervise the cooking as the temperature of the fudge can reach 200-300*F. The key part of this recipe is the stirring especially after removing from the heat. If you stir too much, it will start to set in the pan you are cooking in if you don’t reach recommended temperature or don’t stir long enough, the fudge will not set properly and you might get Tootsie Roll, taffy-like or even runny fudge. Peanut Butter Fudge has a better rate of success.

Homemade candies are the best, other recipes I have loved but are sensitive to even the weather so the timing on making candies such as Divinity has to be just right… Divinity has to be made on a cool dry day, moisture in the air can affect the way it sets which can be frustrating.

...for Peanut Butter Fudge:

2 Cup Granulated Sugar

2 Tbs Light Corn Syrup

1 Tbs Butter/Margarine (1Tbs after removing from heat)

2/3 cup Evaporated Milk

2Tbs Peanut Butter

Butter your 8x8 dish or 8" round dish, to ensure easy removal once cooled.

Stir together all ingredients, minus 1Tbs Butter, and Peanut Butter, in a Large non-stick pot. Best made with a candy thermometer. Turn stove to medium (approx 4-5), cook until reaches the soft ball stage on the thermometer, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The mixture should thicken during this time so that as you stir the gap behind the spoon should allow you to see the bottom of the pan for a few seconds.

Remove from heat and continue to stir add in the extra butter and peanut butter until thickens more. Pour into your dish before the fudge begins to set. Allow cooling on the counter or in your fridge for 20-60 minutes depending on thickness. Cut into squares and enjoy! *Peanut butter Fudge will still be slightly soft after cooling/setting.

Hope this will can become apart of your family experience and enjoyment each year. Sometimes the best gifts are ones we make not buy. Everyone seems to be focused on buying the next big thing, the most expensive item that is seen on TV, time to go back to the heart and love of family...

Homemade Old-Fashioned Chocolate & Peanut Butter Fudge

• 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 2 Tbs Light Corn Syrup
• 1 Tbs Butter/Margarine
• 2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
• Two-thirds Cup Evaporated Milk

1. Butter your 8x8 dish or 8" round dish to ensure easy removal once cooled.
2. Stir together all ingredients in a large non-stick pot. Best made with a candy thermometer. Turn stove to medium (approx. 4-5), cook until reaches the soft ball stage on the thermometer, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The mixture should thicken during this time so that as you stir the gap behind the spoon should allow you to see the bottom of the pan for a few seconds.
3. Remove from heat and continue to stir until thickens more. Pour into your dish before the fudge begins to set. Allow cooling on the counter or in your fridge for 20-60 minutes depending on thickness. Cut into squares or break up and enjoy! *Chocolate Fudge will be hard after cooling.
4. Makes great holiday gifts!

...for Peanut Butter Fudge

• 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 2 Tbs Light Corn Syrup
• 1 Tbs Butter/Margarine (1Tbs after removing from heat)
• Two-thirds Cup Evaporated Milk
• 2 Tbs Peanut Butter

1. Butter your 8x8 dish or 8" round dish, to ensure easy removal once cooled.
2. Stir together all ingredients, minus 1 Tbs butter and peanut butter, in a large non-stick pot. Best made with a candy thermometer. Turn stove to medium (approx. 4-5), cook until reaches the soft ball stage on the thermometer, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The mixture should thicken during this time so that as you stir the gap behind the spoon should allow you to see the bottom of the pan for a few seconds.
3. Remove from heat and continue to stir add in the extra butter and peanut butter until thickens more. Pour into your dish before the fudge begins to set. Allow cooling on the counter or in your fridge for 20-60 minutes depending on thickness. Cut into squares and enjoy! *Peanut butter fudge will still be slightly soft after cooling/setting.

Hope this will can become apart of your family experience and enjoyment each year. Sometimes the best gifts are ones we make, not buy. Everyone seems to be focused on buying the next big thing, the most expensive item that is seen on TV. Time to go back to the heart and love of family...