{"id":4327,"date":"2025-06-02T09:24:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=4327"},"modified":"2025-06-02T09:24:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:24:46","slug":"my-moms-fudge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/my-moms-fudge\/","title":{"rendered":"My Mom\u2019s Fudge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3 cups<\/strong> of granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00be cup<\/strong> of unsalted butter (1.5 sticks)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 small can (5 oz)<\/strong> of evaporated milk<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 jar (7 oz)<\/strong> of marshmallow cr\u00e8me (Fluff)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1\u00bd cups<\/strong> of semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 tsp<\/strong> of pure vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optional<\/strong>: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Medium saucepan<\/li>\n<li>Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula<\/li>\n<li>Candy thermometer (optional but helpful)<\/li>\n<li>9\u00d79-inch square baking dish<\/li>\n<li>Parchment paper or butter (for lining)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Step-by-Step Method to Make My Mom\u2019s Fudge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Prepare Your Pan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Line your 9\u00d79-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving extra over the sides to lift out the fudge later. If you prefer, lightly butter the pan instead. Set it aside.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Combine the Base Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the <strong>sugar<\/strong>, <strong>butter<\/strong>, and <strong>evaporated milk<\/strong>. Stir constantly to prevent sticking or burning. Once the mixture begins to boil, lower the heat slightly and continue to stir.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Bring to a Boil<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Continue to cook the mixture at a low boil for <strong>4 to 5 minutes<\/strong>, stirring constantly. If you\u2019re using a candy thermometer, aim for about <strong>234\u00b0F (112\u00b0C)<\/strong>\u2014the soft-ball stage. This step is crucial to ensure the fudge sets properly.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Remove from Heat and Add the Chocolate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once the mixture reaches the right temperature, remove the saucepan from the heat. Quickly stir in the <strong>chocolate chips<\/strong> until fully melted and smooth.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Add Marshmallow Cr\u00e8me and Vanilla<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Immediately stir in the <strong>marshmallow cr\u00e8me<\/strong> and <strong>vanilla extract<\/strong>. The mixture will thicken as you stir\u2014this is a good sign! Stir vigorously until fully combined and glossy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 6: Add Nuts (Optional)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If using, fold in your <strong>chopped nuts<\/strong> at this stage. They add a wonderful crunch and a slight bitterness that balances the sweetness.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 7: Pour into the Pan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Quickly pour the hot fudge into your prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly into the corners. Smooth the top if needed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 8: Let It Cool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Let the fudge sit at <strong>room temperature<\/strong> for about <strong>4 hours<\/strong>, or until completely set. You can also refrigerate it to speed up the process, but room temperature setting ensures the best texture.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 9: Slice and Serve<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once fully set, lift the fudge out using the parchment overhang or loosen the edges with a knife. Cut into <strong>small squares<\/strong>\u2014this fudge is rich, so a little goes a long way!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Storage Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Room Temperature<\/strong>: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refrigerated<\/strong>: Keeps for up to 2-3 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezing<\/strong>: Freeze in layers between wax paper for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>My Mom\u2019s Fudge<\/em> isn\u2019t just a recipe\u2014it\u2019s a piece of family tradition wrapped in chocolate. Whether you\u2019re making it for a holiday party, a gift basket, or just a personal indulgence, each piece tells a story of home, comfort, and sweet memories. Give it a try, and it just might become a tradition in your family too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients You\u2019ll Need 3 cups of granulated sugar \u00be cup of unsalted butter (1.5 sticks) 1 small can (5 oz)&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"My Mom\u2019s Fudge - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Ingredients You\u2019ll Need 3 cups of granulated sugar \u00be cup of unsalted butter (1.5 sticks) 1 small can (5 oz) of evaporated milk 1 jar (7 oz) of marshmallow cr\u00e8me"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4327"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4327\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4329,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4327\/revisions\/4329"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}