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An easy fudge recipe made with brown sugar and cream cut into pieces
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Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Fudge (Penuche)

An easy old-fashioned fudge recipe made with brown sugar, cream, and butter along with a hint of vanilla. A delicious confectionary that is creamy, sweet, and melts in your mouth!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cooling1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Italian
Keyword: Brown Sugar Fudge, Candy, Confectionary, Fudge, Fudge Recipe, Penuche
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Candy thermometer
  • 8" X 8" glass baking dish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups brown sugar packed lightly
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, cream and salt to a medium-sized pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir until butter and sugar are melted and combined then top stirring or the sugar will crystallize and become grainy.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sugar reaches 236°F. Test using the soft ball method by adding some of the candy mixture to a cup of cold water. If a soft candy ball forms then the fudge is cooked.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to 110F. Once cooled add the vanilla and quickly beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge becomes smooth, lighter in colour and loses it shininess to a matte texture.
  • Pour the fudge quickly into an 8" X 8" glass dish lined with parchment paper. Push the fudge into the corners of the pan with the wooden spoon or spatula and smooth off the top. Let cool completely for about 1 hour and then cut into squares.
  • Store in a sealed container on the counter for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Can be stored on the counter for up to 3 weeks in a tightly sealed container.
Substitutions:
Heavy whipping cream can be substituted for evaporated milk
Add-ons:
Pecans or walnuts can be added at the same time vanilla is added. A 1/4 cup will do.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 3.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 42.2g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.2mg