An easy old-fashioned fudge recipe made with brown sugar, cream, and butter along with a hint of vanilla. A delicious confectionary that is creamy, sweet, and melts in your mouth!
My grandma used to make this recipe all the time and would serve it to me with tea and there wasn’t a Christmas that went by where we didn’t have a whole tin on the counter or on the dessert table.
The more I get in the kitchen and think of all the recipes I want to share with you the ones that I hold dearest are my grandma’s recipes.
She was an amazing baker. Cooking in my family not so much. But baked goods … my grandma was a master!
This fudge recipe is the one recipe I could not find. And my son after hearing me talk so much about this fudge asked me to make him some. Since then I have been on a mission and I am happy to say … I found the recipe!
Tucked away with some notes in a cookbook my mom gave me from the 1930s. Called The Purity Cookbook.
what is the soft Ball Test in Candy making?
Different candies will require the sugar mixture to cook until a certain consistency is achieved. For this old-fashioned fudge, you want the sugar mixture to become a soft ball when a small amount is poured into cold water.
So to do this, get a glass and fill it halfway with cold water. Then using the wooden spoon pour a little of the candy mixture into the water.
Using your hand see how the candy feels after it has been cooled in the water. It should not feel mossy and like it is going to fall apart. If it does continue cooking until the sugar when cooled in the cold water becomes a soft, stable ball.
If it becomes hard and/or stringy you have overcooked it and there is no fixing that so test often!
Is brown sugar fudge the same as penuche fudge?
I would say yes. Penuche fudge is said to have originated in New England and is made with brown sugar, milk and vanilla but in the south, it is considered similar to a praline without the nuts and is called brown sugar fudge. Both have a maple-like flavour because of the concentrated brown sugar flavour.
The name Penuche originates from the Italian word Panucci which refers to a similar recipe of a fudge made with no chocolate and brown sugar.
Brown Sugar Fudge – An Old Time Favourite!
FAQ
What happens if you use brown sugar instead of white sugar?
Why is my brown sugar fudge grainy?
Can I use brown sugar for brownies instead of white?
Is brown sugar Sweeter Than white sugar?
Can I use white sugar instead of brown sugar in Fudge?
Using the right ingredients and a candy thermometer ensures a smooth fudge without a hint of that gritty, sandy mouthfeel that is the result of improperly cooked sugar. This is an easy old-fashioned fudge made with brown sugar and white sugar instead of white sugar only. Do not substitute the brown sugar with white sugar.
What are the healthier substitutes for brown sugar?
Healthier substitutes for brown sugar are jaggery, palm sugar, honey, coconut sugar, date sugar, raw agave nectar. Brown sugar contains fewer calories than regular table sugar. It is much healthier than regular sugar because of its fewer calorie content. Palm sugar, coconut sugar also contains fewer calories that are beneficial for health.
Is brown sugar fudge a no bake treat?
Brown Sugar Fudge – Bake. Eat. Repeat. This easy to make brown sugar fudge has just a few simple ingredients. It makes the perfect no bake treat for the holidays! I’ve never really been a fudge person. It’s really just a little too sweet for me. Kind of like icing – I just don’t really like it all that much.
Can you substitute brown sugar for white sugar?
In most baking recipes, you can substitute brown sugar for white sugar in a one-to-one ratio. So, if your recipe calls for one cup of white sugar, swap one cup of brown sugar. The sweetness level will be the same, but the brown sugar may change the texture of your baked goods.