Homemade Fudge Tips
What are the basic ingredients for fudge?
The basic ingredients required for old-fashioned fudge are sugar, butter and milk, which is then heated to the soft-ball stage. Quick fudge, like this recipe, typically includes marshmallow fluff or condensed milk. Other ingredients—chocolate, caramel, fruits, nuts and more—are commonly added, too, like in these
irresistible fudge recipes.
Why is my fudge not hardening?
Quick fudge typically sets well, as long as you follow these simple steps on
how to make fudge. But if you're struggling with old-fashioned fudge not setting up, it might be because it wasn't heated to a high enough temperature during cooking. This is likely a result of either user error or an inaccurate candy thermometer. Be sure to heat your fudge to the right temperature, usually between 237° and 240°, and double-check your candy thermometer.
How do you make fudge more quickly?
The speediest way to whip up fudge is opting for a shortcut method, like the microwave, with shortcut ingredients, like condensed milk or marshmallow fluff, rather than the slow, traditional stovetop technique.
Research contributed by Annamarie Higley, Taste of Home Associate Print Editor
Reviews
I make these on the stove top using a double boiler instead of microwave and they always turn out great. I also use my easy homemade sweetened condensed milk instead of canned. I've added in drained and chopped maraschino cherries, dried unsweetened cherries, craisins, brown rice krispies, freeze dried strawberries, and family, friends and coworkers always love them.
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This was OK for when your in a pinch but I’ll stick to my old fashioned fudge recipe that my family prefers even though it takes a little longer.
Very good and easy fudge! i used peanut butter chips instead of milk chocolate chips Loved the blend of flavors.
Not as good as I hoped
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This is sogood!!!
Sounds wonderful. I can't wait to make this.
This is the same recipe that has been my go-to for years, well, decades. Sometimes I add nuts, or craisens, or use mint chips- all good
Just like my grandma always made! Great tip with lining the pan, makes it so much easier.