Best Penuche Fudge Recipes

PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, milk, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla and remaining butter to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 40 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Add walnuts; continue beating until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen (about 10 minutes total). Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers.

PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter a baking sheet. Butter the sides of a heavy, 2-quart saucepan.
• In the saucepan, stir together white sugar, brown sugar, cream, milk and margarine and bring to a boil over medium heat. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110 degrees).
• Stir in vanilla and beat vigorously until mixture loses its gloss. Quickly stir in pecans and spread on prepared sheet. Score into squares while warm; cut when firm.

PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• Coat a 5-by-10-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line with plastic wrap leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides.
• Bring evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture registers 236 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer to a mixer bowl, and beat in confectioners' sugar on low speed. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Increase speed to medium, and beat until mixture is thickened and smooth, 2 to 4 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and add vanilla and walnuts.
• Spread mixture in pan, smoothing top. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 25 minutes. Unmold fudge using plastic overhang, and discard plastic. Cut into 18 pieces.

BUTTERY PENUCHE (BROWN SUGAR) FUDGE

Steps:

• In a heavy medium sized pot, bring first 4 ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until candy thermometer reads 240°F (soft ball stage) (this will take about 20-30 minutes).
• Pour into a metal bowl as a plastic one will melt and add vanilla.
• Beat with electric mixer at medium speed.
• Add powdered sugar slowly and continue beating until fudge is thick and smooth (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add walnuts and stir with spoon.
• Spread in an ungreased 8" square pan and refrigerate-uncovered for about 30 minutes.
• Cut into small squares and eat.

PENUCHE SUGAR FUDGE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Stir until dissolved. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir vigorously until mixture loses its gloss, or process in a food processor 30 seconds. Quickly stir in vanilla and nuts and spread into a 9x9 inch dish. Chill before cutting into squares.

BROWN SUGAR FUDGE (PENUCHE)

Steps:

• PREPARE:
• Prewarm the thermometer in hot water; use a 2-quart saucepan; butter the upper sides (inside) of the saucepan; measure all ingredients except the vanilla and optionals, and dump into the saucepan.
• Grease and if necessary, line a 5 X 10-inch pan.
• Fill glass with ice cubes and water and the sink with 1/2 inch of cold water.
• Dissolve the sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, over low heat until the butter melts, the gritty sounds cease, and the spoon glides smoothly over the bottom of the pan.
• Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil.
• Boil, after washing down any crystals that may have formed, with a pastry brush dipped in hot water from the thermometer bath, using as little water as possible.
• Introduce the prewarmed thermometer.
• Reduce the heat while keeping the fudge at a boil.
• Stir no more than necessary.
• Test the fudge mixture in the ice-cold water when the mixture thickens and bubbles become noisy.
• Ball, formed in ice water, should hold its shape until the heat from your had begins to flatten it and should be al dente ~- slightly chewy -- between 230 and 240 (110 and 115.5 degrees C.).
• Because of the molasses and brown sugar, it can ball at a lower temperature than some other fudges.
• Shock by placing the saucepan in the cold water in the sink.
• Seed by adding, without stirring, the vanilla.
• Then allow to cool.
• Stir when luke warm and "skin" forms on the top (110 degrees F./43.5 degrees C.).
• Return the thermometer to its hot water bath to soak clean.
• Stir the fudge thoroughly but not vigorously by hand, with an electric mixer, or with a food processor.
• Pause frequently to allow the fudge to react.
• Watch for the fudge to thicken, lose its sheen, and become lighter in color or streaked with lighter shade, give off some heat, suddenly stiffen.
• If mixing by had, the fudge will "snap" with each stroke; by mixer, mixer waves will become very distinct, by food processor, fudge will flow sluggishly back to the center when the processor is stopped.
• Add the optionals (1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts (walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts (filberts)) before the fudge totally candies.
• Pour, score, and store when cool in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
• Recipe is easily doubled and can be frozen.
• VARIATIONS:
• HONEY BROWN SUGAR FUDGE: In Step 1, eleminate the unsweetened chocolate and replace the molasses with 1/4 cup of honey.
• The honey causes the fudge to ball at a higher temperature.
• CHOCOLATE HONEY BROWN SUGAR FUDGE: In Step 1, replace the heavy cream with light cream or evaporated milk and replace the molasses with 1/4 cup of honey.
• ORANGE BROWN SUGAR FUDGE: In Step 1, eleminate molasses, chocolate but add 1 Tbl corn syrup.
• In Step 6, add 1 Tbl grated orange zest, plus if you can get it, 1 tsp of pure orange extract.
• PEANUT BUTTER BROWN SUGAR FUDGE: In Step 1, eliminate the molasses and chocolate, replace the heavy cream with 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter.
• To intensify the peanut butter flavor, add 1/3 of a cup of salted peanuts in Step 9.
• PRALINE BROWN SUGAR FUDGE: In Step 1, eliminating the molasses is optional -- you'ss get a more Southern praline with it, a milder one without it--or compromise and use only 1 Tbls.
• Eliminate the chocolate.
• In Step 3, when the mixture begins to thicken, add 1 1/2 cups of pecan halves slowly so as not to break the boil or cool the mixture too quickly.

AUTUMN MAPLE PECAN LAYER CAKE WITH PENUCHE FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Butter 2 8-inch round cake pans, and line them with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the maple syrup, stirring until smooth. Alternately add the flour and the hot water, a little at a time, stirring gently until combined and smooth. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
• Divide the batter between the two prepared pans, and bake in a 350F degree preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in their pans on a rack for 8 to 10 minutes, then carefully unmold them and allow them to cool completely on the rack.
• At this point, you can individually wrap the completely cooled cakes in cling wrap, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate or freeze them until needed. Allow the cakes to defrost completely before filling and frosting them.
• Make the frosting shortly before you want to frost the cake, as it will get harder with time.
• For the frosting/filling, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring all the while; continue to boil and stir for about 1 minute, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thickened (watch carefully). Off the heat, and whisk in the coffee powder, the 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons milk, and the maple and vanilla extracts, stirring well to combine. Allow to cool slightly, then gradually add the powdered sugar, beating after each addition, until smooth and glossy and of the desired spreadable consistency; beat in a little milk, a tablespoon at a time, if it gets too thick.
• Place one of the cakes onto a cake plate or pedestal, and spoon some of the frosting/filling over the top, spreading evenly with a flat spatula; sprinkle with chopped pecans. Place the other cake on top and evenly spread the remaining frosting over the top of the cake. Decorate the top of the cake with the pecan halves. Just before serving, you may adorn the plate with autumn leaves as desired.
• This cake is best eaten the day it's frosted.
• Makes about 8-10 slices.

PENUCHE WALNUT FUDGE

Steps:

• 1. Line a 9x9 pan with foil or parchment paper with the ends overhanging for easy removal of fudge.Place all ingredients in heavy saucepan (except vanilla and nuts). Boil 19 minutes from the time it starts to boil; do not stir. Shake pan occasionally. Remove from heat and set pan in cold water. Add vanilla and nuts and beat until thick and penuche loses its gloss.
• 2. Pour into prepared pan. Cut into about 16 pieces when set.

PENUCHE - EASY FUDGE LIKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside. Can use 8 or 9 inch square if desired. Melt butter in a heavy bottomed 2 quart saucepan over medium-low heart, stirring as needed. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gently pour in the milk and stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the mixture is lukewarm or at room temperature. Stir in the vanilla extract. Stir in powdered sugar, one to one-half cup at a time, stirring until completely combined. Add powdered sugar just until the mixture is thick and has the consistency of fudge. (It wall harden as it chills.) Stir in coarsely chopped pecans. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional pecans if desired. Cover and cool until firm. Cut into squares and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

ABBY'S FAMOUS PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter a 9-inch square baking dish; set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan.
• Combine both sugars, cream, milk, and butter in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugars dissolve and mixture comes to a boil. Cook to soft-ball stage (238°F on candy thermometer), stirring only if necessary. Immediately remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110°F). DO NOT STIR.
• Add vanilla extract and beat vigorously until mixture is very thick and starts to lose its gloss. Quickly stir in nuts and spread into prepared baking dish. Score while warm, and cut when firm.

WALNUT FUDGE OR PENUCHE

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan melt the butter and add the sugar. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
• 2. Increase the heat to medium and add the milk cook until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let cook for 30 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar then nuts.
• 3. Place in greased loaf pan and chill until set. Cut into squares

PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• 1. Line an 8 inch pan with foil, letting the foil extend over sides; grease lightly.
• 2. Combine butter, sugar, and milk in medium saucepan.
• 3. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is completely melted and it turns to a caramel color and is thickened.
• 4. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and optional nuts.
• 5. Spread in prepared pan. Cool for 15-20 minutes and then refrigerate 2-3 hours until firm. Lift fudge out of pan using foil. Remove foil, cut and serve.

PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• 1. For complete directions on how to make this delicious recipe, visit: http://endlesslyinspired.com/2013/07/22/brown-sugar-penuche-fudge-recipe/

PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine sugars, salt, evap milk (substitute cream if you wish) and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugars dissolve.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (236F on a candy thermometer).
• Remove from heat and let cool, without stirring, until the bottom of the pan is lukewarm and you can touch it; the mixture will be about 110F on a candy thermometer.
• With a wooden spoon and a strong arm, beat until mixture loses its gloss, then quickly stir in the nuts and vanilla.
• Pour into prepared pan and when completely cool, cut into squares.
• Make 1-1/2 lbs fudge.

DARK PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• 1. Line 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter foil. Set aside.2. Butter sides of large heavy saucepan. In saucepan combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk and cream. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue boiling at moderate rate, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 236°F (soft ball stage).3. Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla, but DO NOT STIR. Cool, without stirring, until thermometer registers 110°F. Use wooden spoon to beat mixutre until mixture begins to thicken and lose its gloss. Pour into prepared pan. Stand cookies in candy. Cool.4. Use foil to lift candy from pan. Cut into squares. Store in airtight container.

PENUCHE FUDGE

Steps:

• 1. Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter.
• 2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, milk, corn syrup and salt.
• 3. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat; stirring constantly.
• 4. Cook without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees (soft-ball stage.)
• 5. Remove from heat.
• 6. Add vanilla and remaining butter to pan (do not stir).
• 7. Cool, without stirring to 110 degrees about 40 minutes.
• 8. Beat with a spoon until fudge begins to thicken. Add walnuts continue beating until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen (about 10 minutes total).
• 9. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool.
• 10. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan.
• 11. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-inch squars.
• 12. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers.
• 13. Yield: 2 pounds.