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To ask you all for your best fudge recipies?

25 replies

MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 08:21

I know I AM BU posting here...this is not cooking. However, there'll be a gap of bloody days if I post there.

I have such an urge to make fudge but never have before...can anyone share their wonderful recipies?

Old-fashioned ones, modern weird ones (with chilli or other odd stuff) your Gran's recipie....whatever!

And tips! Tips on how to make sure it turns out lovely please!

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Bumblebeebuzzybee · 05/09/2017 08:27

We love the recipe for clotted cream fudge (from rodda's website). It's a lovely texture, really easy to make and I've never had a failed batch using their method. I do use a sugar thermometer though to ensure the correct temperature is reached, although you could just test the set in a bit of cold water.

MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 08:29

Ooh that sounds lovely Bunble! I'll go and look now thanks! I just bought a sugar thermometer today.

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llangennith · 05/09/2017 08:56

Is a sugar thermometer the same as a jam thermometer?

SolemnlySwear2010 · 05/09/2017 09:03

I make the nigella pistachio fudge - extremely easy to make and always a crowd pleaser.

I sometimes add in mini marshamallows instead of nuts if kids are going to be having it

MadisonAvenue · 05/09/2017 09:06

I've successfully used this recipe many times, fudge was something I always failed with until I found this.
www.carnation.co.uk/recipes/67/Ultimate-Fudge

MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 09:07

Llangennith I think a sugar thermometer IS the same as a jam one...they're basically made to measure boiling sugar which is way hotter than most things.

In Australia where I live, they're called candy thermometers...same in US I think.

Solemnly thank you! I'm going to check that now...I wanted one with nuts.

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MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 09:07

Thanks Madison!

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RainyDayBear · 05/09/2017 09:11

Can I ask a slightly OT question as I'm planning on making fudge next year as wedding favours - is there a particular technique to cutting through it into nice chunks? Mine went really crumbly last time (I think I didn't do it quite right to be honest, didn't have a sugar thermometer which I'll be getting for next time) though it was delicious! Any tips welcome!

Mollie85 · 05/09/2017 09:14

I use this one I found on Pinterest if it's chocolate fudge you might be after (the consistency is lush). Oh and there is a next step after 4 - leave to cool to room temp Grin

To ask you all for your best fudge recipies?
To ask you all for your best fudge recipies?
To ask you all for your best fudge recipies?
Hillarious · 05/09/2017 09:31

Scottish tablet is the way to go. 500g unrefined granulated sugar, 1/4 litre of whole milk, 50g butter and 1tbsp golden syrup. Boil to soft ball stage (off the top of my head I think it's 115C), remove from heat, add 1tsp vanilla extract and beat until it becomes grainy. Pour into a 7" square tin and leave to cool. If you want chocolate fudge, add 100g grated dark chocolate (the higher the percentage of cocoa solids, the better the taste), add to the pan once it's been removed from the heat.

I did this for wedding favours for my BIL. I broke it into bite size pieces by hand, rather than trying to cut it. It sets hard enough to be able to do that.

MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 09:31

Rainy I've read that you should score it after it's been setting in it's tray for half an hour...and cut it after it's fully set.

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Headofthehive55 · 05/09/2017 09:38

You have to stir / beat it until it's cold to stop it getting crumbly.

angelnix · 05/09/2017 09:40

The Lorraine Pascale marshmallow fudge is amazing, it's on the BBC good food website

MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 09:40

Hillarious I've heard that tablet is lovely...is it hard?

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formerbabe · 05/09/2017 09:44

I make chocolate fudge in the slow cooker...very easy as no faffing about with thermometers. I think it's chocolate, condensed milk and maybe butter...lots of recipes online if you look.

thishouseisashittip · 05/09/2017 09:51

Was just about to say I do fudge I'm slow cooker too 😋

Chickenwithrice · 05/09/2017 09:58

Really easy chocolate topped fudge recipe.

Condensed milk, sugar, fudge flavouring and/or vanilla extract (flavourings optional)?butter. Bar of chocolate, any will do but I like to do 2, a mix of milk and white. Put the milk choc on first then swirl in the white if you'd like to do this.

Add 150 grams of butter to a warm thick bottomed pan. Stir until melted. Turn up heat while adding 300g of sugar. Stir until constantly until it is dissolved. Ensure the heat is at a medium heat, you don't want the sugar to burn. It will go almost like a syrup. As soon as it is dissolved add your condensed milk, stir well. If you are using flavourings add them now with the condensed milk/while stirig.
Turn it up, Get it going into a rolling boil while stirring continuously for 10 minutes, then turn down into a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Don't touch it, don't stir it. Leave it alone! It's tempting, but don't. Pleaaaase don't.
If it passes the softball test.

Pour into your tray and allow to cool on the side for 20 minutes or so. Under no circumstances scrape the bottom of the pan while putting it into a tray. If some has stuck (more common with a thin bottomed pan) it is burnt and needs to stay in the pan. It will do so unless you try to scrape it!

Then put in the fridge for 1hr-1.5hr (until the top has set). Melt your chocolate, I use the microwave in 30 second bursts. You want your chocolate to be melted but just warm. If it's too hot let it cool while stirring to prevent it setting.

Pour your chocolate over the top of your fudge in any fashion you like. Place it all in the fridge for about 4-6hrs, depending on how cold it is. If you're unsure do 6hrs.
Unset could spell disaster, but it's not like it will set too much!

The secret to making sure you can cut it easily is to oil your tray, then flour it, then add baking paper, then oil the baking paper.
It will slide right out when you flip the pan :)
Place on a plate/rack or flat tray. Depending on how much you have made.
Then, get some boiling water and sit your knife blade in it for around 1 minute. Remove, dry on a towel (on a counter, don't hold the towel you could burn yourself) and quickly cut it while the blade is still warm/hot. It will cut through the fudge and chocolate easily. Once cut leave about 10 mins before serving or packing or devouring it there and then
The contrast of soft chewy fudge and the chocolate is fucking brilliant Smile
This recipe never fails me and does not require a candy thermometer.

MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 11:14

Chicken great! Thank you for that and all the tips! Just what I need Grin When I've had a go, I'll come back and tell you all how I went.

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MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 11:14

Chicken how much condensed milk do I add to that recipie please?

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Hillarious · 05/09/2017 13:30

Hillarious I've heard that tablet is lovely...is it hard?

Hard to make or hard to eat? Not hard to make (as long as you have a sugar thermometer). Not hard like brittle toffee to eat. It's soft, but holds its shape. And is absolutely delicious.

MadisonAvenue · 05/09/2017 14:01

Tablet is absolutely gorgeous! I have a Scottish friend who sends me a regular supply.

MrsOverTheRoad · 05/09/2017 15:14

Yes I meant hard to eat! :D I'll have a go at that too then!

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Chickenwithrice · 05/09/2017 15:28

I use one whole can which is 350ml :) should've said - sorry

MrsOverTheRoad · 06/09/2017 05:04

Chicken I failed!

When I was at the stirring for ten minutes part...I noticed little burned brown bits had appeared....these infested my fudge

I simmered it down and then when it was time to pour it out, I saw that the burned bits off the bottom came with the rest!

So I've got flecky fudge!

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simpaticasimpatica · 06/09/2017 08:00

Peanut butter fudge

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