Does anyone else remember when the Fantasy Fudge recipe on the back of the Marshmallow Creme jar included instructions for making it in the microwave? Well, I do and for some reason (thank goodness) I wrote it down! I have been making my fudge in the microwave ever since and it always turns out great, right consistency and never grainy. The secret is to use at least a 4-quart bowl or it will boil over, trust me! ;-) I think mine is probably a 6-quart and just barely fits in the microwave.
This is just the basic Fantasy Fudge recipe substituting vanilla chips for the chocolate chips and maple extract for the vanilla. I also use my goat milk, I haven't bought canned evaporated milk in several years.
Maple Fudge
3/4 cup butter
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup milk
12 ounces vanilla chips
7-ounce jar Marshmallow Creme
1 1/2 teaspoons maple extract (I use a little extra just because)
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts if desired
Melt butter in a 4-quart bowl in microwave on high. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stir after 3 minutes. Mix well and scrape down bowl. Microwave on high 5 1/2 minutes, stir after 3 minutes. Add vanilla chips and stir until melted. Add Marshmallow Creme, maple extract and nuts if using; mix well. Pour into a well buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares.
As an added bonus today, I thought I would share a picture of this candy mouse that the neighbor made! She makes these every year and includes them on our Christmas goody plate. The body is a chocolate covered cherry, the head is a Hershey's Kiss and the ears are sliced almonds. She "glues" it all together with a little melted chocolate. They sure are cute! :)
10 comments:
Your fudge looks yummy, Candy. We are making fudge this afternoon, too. I also like using goat milk in the fudge. :o) Goat milk makes everything better, right?!
Merry Christmas.
Julie,
Yep, goat milk makes everything taste better! :)
Enjoy your candy making with the kids!
That little mouse is beyond cute! And seriously I think I need to stop reading blogs untill after Christmas cause all these recipes are so tempting...this makes fudge sound so easy to make! :)
Hi Candy, Thank you for sharing this method of making fudge. I will be using this post for directions!
Thanks for the recipe. My mother-in-law use to make this every Christmas. But she lost her recipe. She will be so happy when I send her a copy of this recipe. Thanks again.
Ohhh....sweet Yule! Your bowl looks like it's attacking the microwave! lol
I can smell the chocolate from here!
And how cute is that mouse!
Blessed Yule all the way to you! :)
ps. Yep-$3.00 It was 50% off day! People discard the most amazing things! :)
Kateri,
I know *I'm* sure glad candy making only occurs once a year!
Sharon,
You are welcome, I hope you have fun making fudge!
Michelle,
I'm only too happy to share this "lost" method of making fudge! :)
Mimi,
Thank you and Blessed Yule to you too! :)
I, too, wrote down the microwave instructions & use them. My favorite is to use white chips & add craisins & pecans.
The truffle recipe looks good, I may have to try it.
loralie,
Wow, I never thought of adding the craisins! Great idea! :)
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