Old-Fashioned Fudge
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Old-Fashioned Fudge ~ These Melt-in-the-Mouth, buttery Old-Fashioned Fudge shaped and decorated as Gingerbread Men is the perfect edible gift to just about any Fudge/Candy lover ! No thermometer needed !
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 1 can (397g) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup Milk + an extra 3 Tablespoons Milk
- 2 TB Golden Syrup (can be substituted with corn syrup or honey)
- 3 1/2 cups White Sugar
- 2 t Vanilla Essence
OPTIONAL:
- White Sprinkling Pearls for the eyes, push in gently
- Christmas Tree Sprinkles for the nose
- Bright colored Chocolate Buttons see note below
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with baking paper and keep a small cup with ice-cold Water handy
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Place all ingredients, except the Vanilla, in a deep saucepan over high heat, stirring continuously (NEVER stop stirring) – bring to boiling point, lower heat to simmer
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Simmer, whilst stirring ALL the time, scraping sides as well regularly for 20 minutes until golden brown – drop a little of the mixture into the cup of cold water
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The Fudge is ready when the drop immediately sets to the soft ball stage – remove from the stove, stir in the Vanilla and transfer to the prepared baking sheet
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Let cool in the pan for a bit, then place in the refrigerator until set. (Tip: cut into squares or other shapes after 30 minutes of chilling – return to the refrigerator to fully set and only then remove the pieces)
Recipe Notes
Bright colored Chocolate Buttons (stick the Buttons and Christmas Sprinkles to the Fudge, using a drop of melted Chocolate)
Adapted by Cheri from this recipe HERE