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Golden Fudge

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This Golden Fudge is a timeless treat that delivers a luxuriously smooth, creamy texture with a deep vanilla flavor. Made with just a few pantry staples&# 226;ÂÂsugar, butter, cream, and corn syrupâÂÂit transforms into a dense, melt-in-your-mouth delight. The addition of corn syrup ensures the fudge remains tender and prevents crystallization, resulting in a professional-quality finish. Perfect for holiday gift boxes, dessert platters, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth, this recipe is straightforward yet rewarding. Allow patience during the cooling and beating stages to achieve the perfect consistency. It pairs beautifully with black coffee or a glass of milk.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 64
Calories: 1027.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Golden Fudge is a timeless treat that delivers a luxuriously smooth, creamy texture with a deep vanilla flavor. Made with just a few pantry staples&# 226;€”sugar, butter, cream, and corn syrup—it transforms into a dense, melt-in-your-mouth delight. The addition of corn syrup ensures the fudge remains tender and prevents crystallization, resulting in a professional-quality finish. Perfect for holiday gift boxes, dessert platters, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth, this recipe is straightforward yet rewarding. Allow patience during the cooling and beating stages to achieve the perfect consistency. It pairs beautifully with black coffee or a glass of milk.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup WHIPPING CREAM*
  • 1/2 cup WATER
  • 1/4 cup LIGHT CORN SYRUP
  • 3 tablespoon BUTTER
  • 3 cup GRANULATED SUGAR
  • 1/2 teaspoon SALT
  • 1 teaspoon VANILLA
Directions
  1. 1
    Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside.
  2. 2
    In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, combine whipping cream, water, corn syrup, butter, sugar, and salt.
  3. 3
    Place over medium-high heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes to a boil.
  4. 4
    Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
  5. 5
    Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 238ðF (115ðC), the soft-ball stage.
  6. 6
    Remove the pan from the heat.
  7. 7
    Without stirring, pour the vanilla extract over the hot mixture.
  8. 8
    Leave the thermometer in the pan and let the mixture cool to 110ðF (45ðC).
  9. 9
    Remove the thermometer.
  10. 10
    Using a wooden spoon, beat the mixture vigorously for several minutes until it begins to thicken and loses its glossy appearance.
  11. 11
    Scrape the fudge into the prepared pan.
  12. 12
    Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
  13. 13
    Cut into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 64

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1027.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.7g48%
Saturated Fat 18.9g95%
Cholesterol 90.2mg31%
Sodium 2518.2mg105%
Total Carbohydrate 193.2g65%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 186.5g
Protein 1.5g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Substitution: Evaporated milk may be substituted for the whipping cream if desired.

Variation - Cherry Fudge: Cut 32 candied cherries in half. Mark the fudge into 1-inch pieces while still warm, then place one cherry half on top of each piece.

Variation - Nut Fudge: Stir in 1 cup of walnuts, pecans, or peanuts before pouring the mixture into the pan.

Variation - Cherry Nut Fudge: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries and 1/2 cup unsalted nuts before pouring into the pan.

Variation - Coconut Fudge: Stir in 3/4 cup of coconut before pouring into the pan.

Variation - Pineapple-Coconut Fudge: Stir in 1/3 cup chopped candied pineapple, 1/2 teaspoon pineapple extract, and 1/2 cup coconut before pouring into the pan.

Variation - Lemon or Orange Fudge: Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon or orange extract and 4 drops of food coloring before pouring into the pan.

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