Peanut Butter Fudge

I tried to make peanut butter fudge using this recipe (which I got off the internet): Bring 2 cups granulated sugar and 1/2 cup milk to a boil. Allow to boil for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring regularly, and then remove from heat. Add 1 cup peanut butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract and stir until smooth. However, when I added the vanilla extract and peanut butter, it turned into a crumbly, dry mess. It could not be poured into a pan so I tried scooping the crumbly mess into a pan. When it cooled, it was hard as a rock and ruined. What did I do wrong or was the recipe wrong? I prefer to make my fudge without marshmallow cream.

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Best Answer

For fudge to work you need to get it to the right temperatures. It is difficult (but not impossible) to do this without a sugar thermometer. I would recommend getting one if you are new to candy making.

It sounds like you didn't let the temperature drop enough and stir to allow microcrystal formation so it precipitated sugar crystals once you added the peanut butter (it acts as a nucleation point for crystal formation).

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What is the secret to making fudge?

Here are some tips to help you make your best fudge:

Too big is better than too small. There needs to be a lot of extra space in the saucepan you choose to make your fudge in to give the ingredients room to expand. ...

Check the consistency. ...

Stop stirring. ...

Don't try to salvage all of it. ...

If you want to forego sugar crystals.

What causes peanut butter fudge not to harden?

What causes peanut butter fudge not to harden? Fudge not setting is often caused by the fudge mixture not getting hot enough or not being cooked for long enough. If it's really soft, you can try to reheat it, adding a little more milk. Bring it slowly back to a boil then try again - it should set firmer.

How can I make peanut butter fudge?

Directions

Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.

In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and milk to a boil. Allow to boil for about 2\xbd minutes, stirring regularly, and then remove from heat. Add the peanut butter and vanilla and stir until smooth.

Pour the mixture into the pan and allow to cool until set. Slice into 1-inch squares.

Is fudge better with evaporated or condensed milk?

Evaporated milk is milk that has been cooked to reduce its water content. It is more stable than regular milk and it can be cooked at high temperatures without curdling, a real benefit to fudge. Unfortunately, there is no substitute for it in a fudge recipe.