What is the secret to good fudge?

Tips for Making Fudge Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ... Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ... Beat Thoroughly. Mar 8, 2023

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening?

Fudge usually behaves this way when it's not cooked to a high enough temperature (due to oversight or a faulty candy thermometer).

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty?

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring , you avoid creating seed crystals.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge?

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking . It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

What not to do when making fudge?

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels Using the Wrong Pan. All candy and confections start by melting sugar. ... Stirring the Sugar. ... Not Using a Candy Thermometer. ... Leaving Out the Parchment Paper Lining. ... Skipping the Cooking Spray. ... Scraping the Pot. ... Using a Cold Knife to Slice. Dec 16, 2015

Is evaporated milk or condensed milk better for fudge?

Evaporated milk doesn't have sugar added . The sweetened condended milk is needed as no extra sugar is added to the fudge. If evaporated milk were used then the fudge would not be sweet enough and also would still be too soft unless the fudge is frozen.

Can I fix fudge that didn't set?

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

How do you firm up homemade fudge?

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

Can I reboil fudge that didn't set?

How can you fix soft fudge? Put it in a microwave safe bowl that is large enough that it won't boil over. Reheat it to the boiling point and cook for about 3 more minutes. Then you can beat some powdered sugar into it if this doesn't make it set.

Do you stir fudge while it is boiling?

Stir the ingredients to dissolve the sugar until the mixture comes to a boil. If your recipe uses milk, stirring will keep the mixture from curdling. But once it reaches about 236–238 degrees F/113–114 degrees C (the "soft-ball" stage), do not stir it or even shake the pan.

What makes fudge moist?

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

Why does my fudge crumble when I cut it?

The ingredients for fudge are combined and cooked to 234 degrees, cooled to 110 degrees without stirring, then beaten until creamy. Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard .

What happens if you use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk in fudge?

Don't Substitute One for the Other Thus, using condensed milk in a recipe that requires evaporated milk will yield an overly sweet dish .

Old Fashioned Milk Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe (2024)

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When I was growing up, we made fudge and danish every year for Christmas. We would make it a family event and I heard stories about when my mom and her grandma would stand in the kitchen mixing and baking fudge and danish.

I always wanted to be sure to get this recipe and pass it on to my kids. It is not a simple recipe but it is a frugal recipe. It takes a couple of hours total to make. But the end result is SO worth the once a year sacrifice to make it.

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I decided I wanted to make this recipe a little different than the traditional way my family has made it all these years. I LOVE the original but I wanted a little more excitement for our family get together so I decided to take it one step further and make it into Peppermint Chocolate Fudge!

Milk Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

I cleaned my kitchen and started preparing the fudge. This fudge recipe isn’t one that you do in a very short time. It takes a few hours to make. And a lot of the time is spent stirring and the folding over the fudge.

I would recommend, like I did, making it in the evening and putting on a movie or show and hold it on your lap with hot pads and stirring while you watch. It makes the time go by much faster and makes it much easier to get it done!

Ingredients

41/2 Cups Sugar
1 1/3 Sticks Butter
14 oz can Evaporated Milk
12 oz Nestle Chocolate Chips
4.4-4.5 oz Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar
1 tsp. Salt
13 oz Marshmallow Creme
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
3/4 tsp. Peppermint Extract

Instructions

Melt butter in the pan and cream sugar with it
Add Evaporated Milk
Stir constantly and bring it to a full rolling boil
when boiling can’t be stirred down let the mixture boil for 10 min stirring once.
Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, Hershey’s chocolate bar, Salt, Vanilla and peppermint extract. stir until completely mixed.
Add marshmallow creme and stir until completely mixed.
Stir briskly until very creamy and cooled. The fudge will start to look matte as it cools enough.
Put in buttered 9×13 dish and set on counter overnight to set.
Fudge will be slightly soft but able to cut in squares and sit on a plate without falling.

Old Fashioned Milk Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Printable Recipe

Milk Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Melissa @ Living a Frugal Life

Old fashioned Milk Chocolate peppermint fudge recipe. This takes a day to make but is the best fudge you will ever make!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Equipment

Ingredients

41/2 Cups Sugar
1 1/3 Sticks Butter
1 can Evaporated Milk 14 oz
1 pack Nestle Chocolate Chips 12 oz
4.4-4.5 oz Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar Giant size bars work well
1 tsp. Salt
13 oz Marshmallow Creme
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
3/4 tsp. Peppermint Extract

Instructions

Melt butter in the pan and cream sugar with it
Add Evaporated Milk
Stir constantly and bring it to a full rolling boil
when boiling can't be stirred down let the mixture boil for 10 min stirring once.
Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, Hershey's chocolate bar, Salt, Vanilla and peppermint extract. stir until completely mixed.
Add marshmallow creme and stir until completely mixed.
Stir briskly until very creamy and cooled. The fudge will start to look matte as it cools enough.
Put in buttered 9x13 dish and set on counter overnight to set.
Fudge will be slightly soft but able to cut in squares and sit on a plate without falling.

Keyword Homemade fudge, old fashioned fudge, Peppermint fudge

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To celebrate the holiday’s we had a small family get together at our house for dinner and fudge! It was so much fun to get together and have a treat and some sparkling cider! It also gave me an excuse to get the house decorated and decorate our table for the holidays!!

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