Refrigerating fudge v leaving it out

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Fudge shops don't seem to refrigerate their fudge they leave it out - is that what gives it is firm texture and how long should it be left out?

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Best Answer

Fudge doesn't need to be refrigerated. It is candy and nothing can grow in such a high concentration of sugar.

The ambient humidity can mess with your fudge a bit if it isn't sealed. Too dry and the fudge will dry out and get crumbly on the outside. Too humid and the fudge will absorb enough water out of the air to melt. It is simple enough to tightly wrap the fudge or seal it in a container to prevent this from happening.

The firmness of fudge is not due to being left out. It is a factor of the temperature at which the fudge was cooked and the resulting sugar concentration. I imagine you could make a softer fudge and leave it uncovered in low humidity to harden it. It seems easier to simply cook it to the right temperature to begin with.



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Quick Answer about "Refrigerating fudge v leaving it out"

  • Wrap your fudge in an air-tight container. Several layers of saran wrap, vacuum seal, Tupperware should all keep the moisture locked in pretty good.
  • A couple hours before you would like to enjoy your fudge, take it out of the freezer and allow it to thaw out on your counter.
  • ENJOY!



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