Indulge in the timeless classic of homemade Old Fashioned Fudge, a confectionery delight that has captivated taste buds for generations. This delectable treat, with its smooth, creamy texture and rich, buttery flavor, is sure to evoke nostalgic memories and satisfy your sweet cravings. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this beloved confection, from the traditional to the innovative, ensuring that every fudge lover finds their perfect match.
Dive into the classic Old Fashioned Fudge recipe, a straightforward and reliable method that yields a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth fudge. For those seeking a touch of indulgence, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge recipe combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and salty. If you're a fan of nutty treats, the Maple Walnut Fudge recipe incorporates crunchy walnuts and a hint of maple syrup, resulting in a delightful symphony of flavors and textures.
For those with dietary restrictions, the Vegan Fudge recipe provides a plant-based alternative that is equally rich and satisfying, while the Gluten Free Fudge recipe ensures that individuals with gluten sensitivities can partake in the fudgey goodness. And for a fun twist on the classic, the Peppermint Fudge recipe infuses a refreshing minty flavor, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season or any occasion that calls for a burst of invigorating taste.
No matter your preference, our collection of Old Fashioned Fudge recipes has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a delectable journey into the world of homemade fudge.
DAD'S OLD FASHIONED FUDGE
Dad's Old Fashioned Fudge recipe has been in my family since about 1975 and is an absolute must-make every Christmas and Easter. With just 5 ingredients, it turns out rich, creamy and a complete crowd pleaser! We served this homemade fudge at my Dad's funeral reception and the plate was wiped clean in minutes.
Provided by Heather
Categories Dessert
Time 16m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 8 x 10 baking pan and line with parchment paper making sure parchment overlaps sides for easy removal later. Set aside.
- In a 8 quart pot combine sugar, evaporated milk, half & half and vanilla. Place pan over medium heat stirring constantly for 6 1/2 mins. Mixture should come to a rapid boil for a full 2 mins. (IMPORTANT See Note #1 below) Take off heat. Add butter and continue stirring while adding in chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is completely smooth. Stir in walnuts.
- Pour chocolate mixture evenly into lined pan. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled gently run butter knife along sides of pan to loosen. Carefully remove fudge and loosen parchment from sides. With a large sharp knife carefully cut into small pieces. Keep refrigerated for a longer shelf life of up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AUNT JUNE'S OLD FASHIONED FUDGE
How to make fudge the old fashioned way: just minutes of your time plus a few dollars of pantry ingredients gives you a candy shop quality homemade chocolate fudge perfect for gifting (or keeping!)
Provided by Katie Shaw
Categories Dessert
Time 42m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except butter and vanilla. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, half and half, cocoa, salt, and corn syrup. Mix well with a whisk and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. While the fudge is cooking, butter a plate or baking dish for pouring the mixture into later.
- Heat until the mixture reaches 240 degrees. Let the fudge cook until it reaches 240 degrees, checked with a candy thermometer or instant-read thermometer. Don't stir during the cooking process. Once the temperature is reached, immediately remove the pan from the heat.
- Place butter and vanilla on top and allow to cool. Place the butter and vanilla on top of the fudge and allow it to cool. Do not mix or disturb the pan. Let it cool about. 20 minutes until the side of the pan is warm but not hot to the touch.
- Mix with a hand mixer until fudge begins to firm up. Using a hand mixer on medium-low, beat the fudge for 1-3 minutes until it just begins to firm up and lose its shine.
- Quickly pour into a buttered dish, cool, and cut. Once the fudge changes texture, immediately pour it into a dish to set. Work quickly. It if is not pourable, just scoop it out and flatten in the best you can. Allow it to cool for 20 minutes and cut into one-inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 81 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
OLD FASHIONED FUDGE (SALLYE)
Someone was requesting the recipe for old-timey fudge. Here is a version I have used for years. It is a great holiday candy, and stores well.
Provided by sallye bates
Categories Other Snacks
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine sugar, salt, chocolate, milk and corn syrup in large cast iron skillet (or heavy saucepan). Heat and stir just until the sugar dissolves and chocolate has melted Remove spoon, insert candy thermometer
- 2. Cook mixture on medium high heat without stirring until thermometer registers 238 degrees (or until mixture forms soft ball when teasponful is dropped into cold water) Remove from heat
- 3. Add butter and vanilla !!NO STIRRING YET!! Let cool on wire rack until temperature reaches 110 degrees (bottom of pan should feel lukewarm)
- 4. Add pecans Beat 10 to 15 minutes until fudges begins to thicken and loses its glossiness. Pour the fudge into buttered 9" square pan Let stand until set (which only takes 2-3 minutes) Immediately cut into squares Store in tightly covered container with parchment or waxed paper between each layer
OLD FASHIONED FUDGE
This recipe is for the good fudge. The one without nuts or creams. This fudge doesn't use any shortcuts either, so use a candy thermometer for best results.
Provided by JAYJOSE
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Chocolate
Time 45m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar and salt. Mix in corn syrup, and milk until well blended. Add butter, and heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat, and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture is thick and loses its gloss. Stir in vanilla, and pour into a buttered 9x9 inch baking dish. Let cool until set. Cut into small squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 17.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE
This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.
Provided by BOOK_WORM
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Chocolate
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
- Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
- Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
- Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
- Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
HERSHEY'S OLD FASHIONED RICH COCOA FUDGE
This is a crumbly, sugary old fashion fudge....from the back of the Hershey's Cocoa can. Cook time is cooling time. If you are having trouble with it "setting up", you probably didn't cook it long enough. I have learned (the hard way!) to not trust my candy thermometer and to use to soft ball stage water test to make sure it is the right temperature. Even under cooking it by 2-3° will result in a soft, sticky mess. It still taste good though. :) Some good suggestions from reviewers: (I highly recommend reading through all the reviews before making this fudge!) - don't try to bring up temp too quickly - a large shallow saucepan works better than a deeper one
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Candy
Time 3h10m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil; butter foil.
- In large heavy saucepan stir together first three ingredients; stir in milk, with a wooden spoon*.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
- Boil without stirring, to 234 degrees F on a candy thermometer (or until syrup, when dropped in very cold water forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from water). Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of pan. (This can take 20-30 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Add butter & vanilla.
- DO NOT STIR! Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees F (lukewarm). (This can take 2 to 2-1/2 hours).
- Beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens & loses some of its gloss. (This can take 15-20 minutes. It really works best if you have someone to 'tag-team' with.) It starts to look more like frosting than a thick syrup when it is ready.
- Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool.
- Cut into squares.
- Store wrapped loosely in foil in the refrigerator.
- *it is very important not to use a wire whisk or the fudge will not set up. Also just stir gently, even though the cocoa will stay floating on top, it will mix in as the mixture heats up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 23.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 17.2, Protein 0.6
GRANDMA LORI'S OLD-FASHIONED FUDGE
Make and share this Grandma Lori's Old-Fashioned Fudge recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Candy
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan.
- Combine dry ingredients in heavy 4 quart saucepan.
- Stir in milk.
- Bring to a "bubbly" boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Boil, without stirring, to 234 degrees (soft ball stage). Remove from heat. Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees.
- Beat with wooden spoon until thickens and loses gloss.
- Quickly spread in prepared pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3188.2, Fat 64.2, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 1008.2, Carbohydrate 650.1, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 599.3, Protein 23.2
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the fudge from scorching.
- Cook the fudge to the correct temperature. The ideal temperature for fudge is 234°F (112°C).
- Stir the fudge constantly. This will help to prevent sugar crystals from forming.
- Do not overbeat the fudge. Overbeating can make the fudge grainy.
- Allow the fudge to cool completely before cutting it. This will help to prevent the fudge from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect fudge every time. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give old-fashioned fudge a try. You won't be disappointed!
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