ruth’s peanut butter fudge

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Savannah, TN
Updated on Nov 21, 2021

My husband’s family member always brought trays of candies to our gatherings & her peanut butter fudge was my favorite!!! She shared her recipe with me & now I’m sharing with you!! Hope you love it as much as we do! It has become a staple at all holiday functions now! ??

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield A lot! Depends on how small you cut the pieces

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 package reese’s peanut butter chips
  • 7 ounces marshmallow cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 candy thermometer

How To Make ruth’s peanut butter fudge

  • Step 1
    Bring sugar, evaporated milk & butter to a boil. The original recipe says about 5 minutes, however I ALWAYS use a candy thermometer!! 240 is the magic number… soft ball stage
  • Step 2
    Once you reach 240 degrees, remove from heat & add vanilla.
  • Step 3
    Stir in marshmallow cream. It takes a minute to all come together… then add peanut butter chips. Stir until everything is melted & combined.
  • Best peanut butter fudge… hands down!
    Step 4
    Pour into 9x13 glass dish that has been lined in parchment paper.
  • Step 5
    I have found putting dish in the fridge for about an hour allows it to set, but not get too cold…. This is best! Makes the fudge amazing! Cut into small bite size pieces & ENJOY!

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Category: Candies
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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