olde fashioned fudge
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Practice makes perfect! (I haven't gotten it quite right just yet, but my mom is an expert!)
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prep time
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
~6 to 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut up (or 3 tbsp cocoa + 1 tbsp oil or shortening)
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
How To Make olde fashioned fudge
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Step 1Line a 9x5" pan with foil, extending foil over edges. Butter foil and set aside.
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Step 2Butter sides of a heavy duty 2 quart pot.
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Step 3In pot, combine sugar, milk, chocolate and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat till mixture boils.
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Step 4Reduce heat to medium-low and continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring frequently till soft ball stage (234 degrees).
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Step 5Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla but DO NOT STIR!
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Step 6Let cool about 50 minutes (till 110 degrees).
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Step 7Beat mixture vigorously till fudge begins to thicken. If desired, add nuts.
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Step 8Continue beating till fudge is thick and begins to lose its glossy look (About 10 minutes).
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Step 9Immediately spread fudge into prepared pan. Score into squares while still warm.
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