Remove from the heat and continue to stir it for a few minutes then add the vanilla. 115☌ – I’m lucky that my sugar thermometer has it marked). Put milk, cream, sugar and butter in a large heavy-based saucepan and heat slowly, stirring continuously.īring to the boil, keep stirring & cook until the mixture has reached soft ball stage (approx. Grease and line a cake tin of your choice (I used two thin loaf tins because I wanted fewer, thicker pieces to experience full creaminess). Smooth, creamy and delicious – this fudge has the power to change lives (or at least bring on diabetes…) BEWARE: Highly addictive! Whether you make this fudge or a holiday favorite of your own, I pray you might enjoy magical moments in the kitchen licking spoons and singing Christmas songs with your loved ones! And if you dare, I challenge you to give this fun and delicious recipe a try this Christmas season.This fudge reminds me of my childhood as it tastes just like the vanilla fudge I used to buy at my local community’s autumn fair. What makes a recipe special is the home it’s made in and the people it’s enjoyed with. (This is the best photo I have of this step – my better batches do not have the bubbles shown here!) Nana’s Old Fashioned Fudge Nana’s Old Fashioned Fudge If it has set, the sides will be a scrape-able solid consistency like the one shown here! Step 5: Pour, set, and slice! avoid bubbles by pouring immediately after adding vanilla. You know your fudge will successfully set if this is what your spoon looks like when you scrape the pan minutes later! Step 4: Whip fudge until “fudgy”. The “Soft Ball” Method: Step 3 – Test for fudge “doneness” with soft ball method. Tried this recipe? Let us know how it was! **The directions below need to be implemented very carefully and often take several attempts to get “perfect†– but that is part of the fun of making this treat! Follow and execute these steps to the best of your ability, and worst-case scenario, you end up with a nice jar of fudge topping for ice cream ** Do not fret, if you do fail at first (which you inevitably will), you will be left with a soupy fudgy topping or crumbly bark that is just as delicious, a tasty spoon to lick, and probably a few laughs! And if you do make it perfect, you will know it (and please share with me if you do)! Nana’s Old Fashioned Fudge Nana’s Old Fashioned Fudge: What you need: SO, grab your apron and comfiest yoga pants and pour yourself a glass of wine! Turn on the Christmas music, light a few candles, and pull your kiddos up to the island to help (or lick the pot)! You’re going to want to take this slow and enjoy every minute.ĭISCLAIMER: I should preface by saying that you should prepare to fail at making this your first time! This fudge, when perfected, should be solid but of “melt in your mouth” consistency. And that you might do so in the kitchen – the heart of the home where love grows and memories (& fudge) are made. In honor of the incredible woman I am so lucky to call Nana Joan, I am thrilled to share with you her old fashioned fudge recipe! I share this with you today in hopes that you might enjoy the process with your loved ones as much as you do the product. It brings a warmth that completes the holiday season in our home. As such, it makes perfect sense that Nana’s Old Fashioned Fudge brings so much more that a tasty indulgence. The memories made with my siblings and cousins at her house are ones I will forever hold dear. There is no warmer feeling than being at Nana’s kitchen table. Chatting, sipping, and spraying hot fudge over the countertops and our clothes in an attempt to get it “just right”. Some of my favorite Christmas memories are of the indulgent (and at times, stressful) hour spent in the kitchen with my mom and nana. It is not easy to make, so if you are looking for something simple and quick, look elsewhere (like my chocolate candy cane truffles)! This recipe takes a few trials to perfect, but that’s the beauty of the experience. Nana’s old fashioned fudge is much more than a tasty holiday treat, it is an experience. Even more special are the kind that span generations, as does the tradition I share with you today. The kind that are unique your family and inspire smiles and stories. When you’re a kid, the magic of Christmas is rooted in traditions.
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