What did I do wrong fudge making!

floyd

If it wont set it hasnt reached the right temperature, stick it back in the pan and reboil for 2 mins and test the temp if you have a sugar thermometer or drop a little into a glass of iced water to test for soft ball stage.
There is a video on the Nestle website of Phil Vickery making fudge which shows you exactly what your looking for if you aren't sure. http://www.carnation.co.uk/pudcasts/ultimate-fudge?section=Recipes

Hardup_Hester

Thanks for the link floyd, there are some lovely recipes on there.

Gettingtherequickly

Hi

I had my first attempt at making fudge at the weekend and am reasonably happy with it.However, and I know this is personal taste, it is disgustingly sweet. Next time, I shall cut into smaller portions, however, is there anything I can add so that it is not so sweet.

I did think about adding a little lemon, but not sure how it would react with the milk.

I'm sure someone can help!

Justamum

Gettingtherequickly wrote: »

Hi

I had my first attempt at making fudge at the weekend and am reasonably happy with it.However, and I know this is personal taste, it is disgustingly sweet. Next time, I shall cut into smaller portions, however, is there anything I can add so that it is not so sweet.

I think it will be impossible to make it less sweet - fudge is mainly sugar. I can't eat it because one piece gives me a really bad headache.

Gettingtherequickly

Justamum wrote: »

I think it will be impossible to make it less sweet - fudge is mainly sugar. I can't eat it because one piece gives me a really bad headache.

I know, that it the huge downside to it. It is amazing how little knowledge we have when it comes to confectionary, yes we all know it is sweet, but how much sugar is in it. No wonder kids are hyper when given "kids" sweets, eg flying saucers etc. Better not name a particular manufacturer!

agirliegirl

If you add 70% chocolate to the recipe it will bring down the sweetness as the chocolate is quite bitter. I love 85% and often add that it doesn't make it bitter just takes away the sweetness.

Gettingtherequickly

agirliegirl wrote: »

If you add 70% chocolate to the recipe it will bring down the sweetness as the chocolate is quite bitter. I love 85% and often add that it doesn't make it bitter just takes away the sweetness.

Oooh, will try that! Thank you :j

Kazipoo

There is actually a thread that was started last year with lots of homemade sweeties on it, I don't know how to link it so I shall leave it up to those that know! I do know however that as well as adding some of my own recipes, others had many fine recipes that I also tried, I ended up doing home made boxes of chocs for Christmas gifts.... they received huge compliments!

cyberbob

Adding Vanilla to the recipe also brings the sweetness back a bit.

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Hi Gettingtherequickly,

As your thread has dropped down the Old Style board, I've added it to the main thread on fudge problems because your question may help others.

This thread may help too:

Recipe for fudge

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