hillfamily Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Oooo...a forum race...will it be Top Gear style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I made the fudge today .... yummmmmm Ohhhh, could you post the recipe please? I already have Its a few posts back But here you go Ingredients 125g/4½oz butter 500g/1lb 2oz dark brown sugar 120ml/4fl oz milk 250g/9oz crunchy peanut butter 1 vanilla pod, seeds only 300g/10½oz icing sugar Method 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. 2. Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to the boil for 2-3 minutes, without stirring. 3. Remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla seeds. 4. Place the icing sugar in a large bowl, and pour the hot butter and sugar mixture on top. Using a wooden spoon, beat the mixture until smooth. 5. Pour into a 20cm/8in square baking tray, and set aside to cool slightly, then place in the fridge to chill completely. 6. Cut the fudge into squares with a sharp knife, turn out of the tin and store in an airtight container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Oooo...a forum race...will it be Top Gear style I'd be there in 45 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Thanks for posting that (again ) bluekarin! Will be trying that tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Oh my. That does taste good! Unfortunately, quite a bit stuck to the wooden spoon The rest is cooling now....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Thanks for posting that (again ) bluekarin! Will be trying that tomorrow! your very welcome I have bought some crunchy peanut butter for the sole purpose of making this for this weekend. Just need to get the sugar and butter. Looking forward to trying it as I really love the sweet and salt together thing at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I'll be trying it again with light brown sugar I think. The dark brown sugar made it too treacly for my taste. The first mouthful was nice, but after 1/2 pound, it got too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I have light brown sugar so I shall try that tomorrow then. I think I would feel sick after 1/2 a pound of fudge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'll be trying it again with light brown sugar I think. The dark brown sugar made it too treacly for my taste. The first mouthful was nice, but after 1/2 pound, it got too much. Interesting, I nearly made this at the weekend, but only had light muscovado sugar in the cupboard, not the dark. I will make it with light and see how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The first mouthful was nice, but after 1/2 pound, it got too much. Lightweight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 You know me Lesley, not a big sweet fan. I eat like a sparrow most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 You know me Lesley, not a big sweet fan. I eat like a sparrow most of the time Just like Lesley then! I made some of the peanut fudge last night for easter gifts. It is setting in the fridge and I haven't cut/tried it yet. Not really got a sweet tooth, but Phil and Roise will enjoy it. Made with light muscovado sugar, so I will report back on the taste. I also had a dab of condensed milk left in the fridge from something else I made, so popped that in as part of the milk measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have made some this evening for Easter. I used light brown sugar and it is setting in a larger tray than mentioned in the recipe (a swiss roll one). The plan is to make the pieces smaller so then less sweet so then you can eat a bit more Kids keep asking 'when's it ready?' Apart from YD who doesn't like peanut butter, or any nuts for that fact. But she does like sugar almonds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 When you try a minute square bluekarin, let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Mine tasted OK, but then I'm the wrong person to ask, will try it out on The Boy when he comes over at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 The contrast wasn't as sweet/salty as I hoped - maybe a pinch of salt would remedy that. Too sweet if anything. I used light brown sugar as well. Slightly grainy too - maybe didn't boil the sugar/butter/milk mix for long enough. I'm glad I did it in a larger tray so the pieces are so hefty. I shall see what the family think on Sunday as I am bringing some with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Mine tasted OK, but then I'm the wrong person to ask, will try it out on The Boy when he comes over at the weekend. As I eat like a sparrow Clare , you'd better bring it for me to test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 OK Lesley, will bring some for you on Saturday... just to test you understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Good grief!!!! - that is sweet!! Thanks for bringing some for me to test Clare - but even I struggled to manage 2 squares............although I managed to force the other 2 squares down a bit later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I am really enjoying her show - it has a sort of innocence & slap dashness about it that appeals to me And I love the litle anecdotes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Glad it's not just me then - even Phil found it sweet I shan't bother making it again, it turns out that Rosie has decided that she no longer likes peanut butter. I could only manage half a square Did anyone else's turn out a bit soft? I'd recommend using less milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
