Quick And Easy Vanilla Fudge Food

EASY CREAMY VANILLA FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 9x5 inch pan. Set aside.
• In a 3 quart saucepan, over very low heat, mix together confectioners sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, and salt until mixture is creamy.
• Pour quickly into greased 9x5 inch pan. Refrigerate until firm, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

VANILLA FUDGE

Steps:

• Prepare an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan by lining it with greased parchment paper or non-stick foil.
• In a large, microwave-safe bowl place the white chocolate chips and a the can of sweetened condensed milk. Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Use the residual heat to stir the mixture well until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. If necessary, microwave for additional 15 second intervals.
• Instead of melting in the microwave, you can also melt the chocolate and milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl on top of a saucepan of simmering water.
• Stir in a vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently fold in any mix-ins, such as coarsely chopped nuts or dried fruits, if you are using them.
• Pour and spread evenly in the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator several hours, until very well set. Cut into squares.

NEVER-FAIL FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter a 9x9 inch dish.
• Combine sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, vanilla and salt in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and beat until mixture loses its gloss. Stir in chopped nuts and pour quickly into prepared pan.
• Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

VANILLA FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 20 x 20cm cake tin with baking parchment. Tip the sugar, cream, butter and glucose syrup into a medium to large saucepan. Heat to dissolve the sugar and melt the butter, stirring now and again.
• Once dissolved, put a sugar thermometer in the pan, making sure the end is completely covered by the syrup - if not, transfer the mixture to a smaller pan (with enough space for the syrup to bubble up). Increase the heat and bring the syrup to a steady boil. Keep bubbling, stirring occasionally to stop the sugar from catching, until the mixture reaches 116C - this is known as the soft ball stage.
• Remove the pan from the heat and leave to sit, undisturbed, for 5 mins, until the temperature drops to 110C. Stir in the vanilla and a good pinch of salt.
• Keep the sugar thermometer in the pan and begin beating the mixture with a wooden spoon, quite vigorously, until the temperature cools to about 60C. By this time the fudge will be really thick and will have lost it glossy shine. Remove the thermometer and continue beating for a few mins more. This process is very important when making fudge, as it creates small sugar crystals, which give the fudge its lovely smooth and creamy texture (see 'fudge know-how', below).
• Before it sets completely, quickly pour the fudge into your prepared tin and smooth over the surface. Leave to cool at room temperature overnight - don't put the fudge in the fridge as it will become sticky and won't set properly. Cut into bite-sized pieces and pop in a box to give as a present. Will keep, in a sealed container, for up to 2 months.

QUICK AND EASY VANILLA FUDGE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Heat, stirring often, until the mixture is creamy.
• Pour into a greased 9x5 pan and sprinkle with the nuts.
• Refrigerate until firm.

HOMEMADE VANILLA FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter sides of heavy 2 quart saucepan.
• In saucepan combine sugar, milks, and salt.
• Cook and stir over med.hi to boiling.
• Clip on candy thermometer and cook and stir over medium low heat to 238°, soft ball stage.
• Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla, DO NOT STIR.
• Cool to 110°F.
• Remove thermometer.
• Beat with a wooden spoon till fudge becomes thick and starts to lose it's gloss.
• Pour into a buttered 8-inch pan.
• Score into squares.