Celebrations are incomplete without sweets and candies, but we don’t have to make it about money all the time. Buying sweets worth of dollars at every event doesn’t sound great, does it? Well, it’s time you eat a perfect candy dessert without spending much money, and the best part is, you can easily make it at home!
When we talk about baking, desserts, or candies, there is no name more trusted than Karo. So today, let’s try the Old-fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe in Karo Syrup because nothing does justice to a sweet course as Karo Syrups do. Made from original light corn, salt, and pure vanilla, the Karo Syrup is the secret essence that elevates the scrumptiousness of the peanut butter fudge. This syrup is a flawless addition to pies, fudge, pancakes, and other desserts.
so let’s have a look at the recipe without.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe In Karo Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups White Sugar. Powdered or crystal, as per your choice
- ½ cup Milk. Or 1 can of Evaporated Milk
- ⅓ cups Light Karo Syrup.
- 3 tbsp Real Butter. Or Margarine (although butter is preferred to enhance the taste)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract. Pure
- 3 tbsp Full of Peanut Butter.
- ½ cup Nuts. Chopped and crushed for garnishing
Instructions
Cooking Instructions;
- Take an 8X8 square baking dish and cover it with foil. Cover the foil edges out of the dish so that it’s easy to take the baked fudge out of the dish. Lightly brush butter all over the foil.
- Mix the milk, sugar, butter, and Karo Syrup in a large saucepan. Keep the flame low and occasionally stir till the butter starts to melt.
- Remove the pan from heat when butter is all molten. Now mix in the peanut butter and cook it again till the mixture combines well together. Once it is all smooth, remove it from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Next, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the mixture. Use a wooden spoon to beat the mixture well until it smoothens.
- Add nuts if you wish to use them in your fudge. Then, very quickly, start setting the mixture in the greased dish and put it in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours or until the candy is cool and firm.
- Cut it into 1-inch squares, and your Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe in Karo Syrup is ready to eat!
Recommended Ingredients
Nutritional Value
One serving size (one piece) of this recipe contains 61 calories, 9.5 calories from fat, 1.1g of total fat, 0.5mg of cholesterol, 18.7mg of Sodium, 18.5mg of potassium, 12.2g of carbohydrates, 0.5g of protein, 3.1mg of magnesium, and 10.9mg of phosphorus.
Did You Know Fudge Was Just Another Experiment?
The history of Fudge dates back to the 18th century. It was first invented in America in Baltimore, where a student wrote a letter mentioning that her classmate’s cousin invented Fudge. The most interesting thing about Fudge is its name that originates from the verb, ‘OH Fudge!’ Now we don’t know what came first, but certainly, we love that caramel making got a little messed up and resulted in fudge.
How to Store Peanut Butter Fudge?
Peanut Butter Fudge candies can be easily stored in air-tight containers and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Yogi’s Pro Tips to Enhance Your Fudge
Fudge is loved by all, but not every fudge recipe turns outright. To give your sweet tooth a blast;
- Cook the ingredients at the right temperature. Anything more or less can affect the texture resulting in less smooth or uneven fudge.
- Ensure to create a sugar syrup made at a heated temperature, and your fudge will turn out very smooth and level.
- Heat is the only perpetrator that can make your fudge go wrong. So be careful and follow the instruction with accuracy.
- Test your fudge blend by putting a small amount of the prepared mixture into a glass of cold water. If it turns into a soft, tender ball, pinch it with your fingers to check. Congratulations, you got it right!
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- Try the perfect combo of Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelato Recipe
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakeology is the master shake of health and taste together.
- If cream hits you hard? Try Honey Almond Cream Cheese Recipe.
Conclusion
Making Old-fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe in Karo Syrup can be a game-changer if you are in the mood to crack some homemade candies. Get the ingredients, put them in the right proportions, heat them properly, and any day can turn into a celebration for you! Enjoy