Aunt Gerrys Peanut Butter Fudge Recipes

BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease 9X13 cake pan.
• Mix sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in pan.
• Stir constantly over medium heat.
• Bring to a full boil and stir for 4 more minutes, or until a candy thermometer reads 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 stove and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and marshmallow cream.
• Spread evenly into pan and chill in fridge until firm.
• Enjoy!

BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• SUPPLIES & UTENSILS:.
• 8x8 pan.
• aluminum foil.
• measuring cups & spoons.
• medium to large saucepan.
• candy thermometer.
• electric mixer with paddle attachment, hand-held mixer or wooden spoon.
• scraper.
• airtight container.
• COOKING DIRECTIONS:.
• I pre-measure out all my ingredients first, so I don't have to fumble around (I'm prone to spilling things!) during the assembly & cooking phases.
• Line the pan with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter over medium to high heat, stirring occasionally so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.
• The butter, when cooked correctly, should smell toasty and have a golden brown, nutty color.
• Add sugar, milk & corn syrup to the butter.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Using the candy thermometer, cook to 235 degrees (soft ball).
• Cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
• Scrape the candy into the electric mixer & beat the candy until it becomes thick, creamy & isn't shiny. If you mix by hand or hand-held mixer, be prepared for it to take longer. WARNING: If you over-beat it, the texture becomes grainy.
• Add the vanilla.
• Add the nuts (if using).
• Scrape the fudge into the lined pan & smooth the top evenly.
• Let the fudge set firm, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
• When the fudge is set, cut it into small 1 inch squares.
• Store the fudge in airtight container at room temperature for a week or in the refrigerator for up to a month.

EASY TWO-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking pan with waxed paper.
• Spoon peanut butter and cream cheese frosting into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir mixture and heat again in microwave for 30 seconds; stir again until completely blended.
• Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

GRANDMA'S CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Sift sugar through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
• Heat butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine and cook until bubbles appear on the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in salt and vanilla extract. Pour over powdered sugar in the bowl. Mix together using a spatula until smooth.
• Spread mixture into an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Wrap fully and refrigerate until firm enough to cut but not too hard, 1 to 3 hours.
• Unwrap fudge and cut into small cubes. Let warm up on the counter before cutting if needed.

AUNT HANNAH'S FOOLPROOF PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Lightly butter or grease a 13x9 pan; set aside.
• Measure out peanut butter, marshmallow creme and vanilla onto a large, lightly buttered or greased plate; set aside.
• Place evaporated milk and sugar into a large heavy pot; stir until combined. Add butter or margarine and salt.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring; adjust heat until a consistent medium-boil is achieved. (You need to lower the heat if the bubbles are popping and spurting dangerously close to your hand while stirring.).
• Boil 12 minutes (more or less), stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat; quickly add remaining ingredients and beat by hand until thoroughly combined.
• Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Note for subsequent batches: If your batch is less firm than you'd like, increase cooking time a minute or so. If it's too firm, or becomes dry or crystal-ly when cooled, decrease cooking time or add more peanut butter.

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, milk, and salt in saucepan. (I usually use a 3 quart pan).
• Cook over medium heat until mixture meets softball stage (This takes a while. I stir periodically with a wooden spoon. And I use a candy thermometer to make sure I get it to the right temp.).
• Remove pan from heat.
• Add peanut butter, fluff, butter, and vanilla. (I usually pre-measure these while I'm waiting for the 1st ingredients to be ready.).
• Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• Pour into a 9x13 cake pan. Pat with hands (careful, it's hot!) to smooth out surface.
• Place in refrigerator to cool.
• Cut into squares, and enjoy! Number of servings will depend on how big you cut the pieces!

AUNT IRA'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Cook all ingredients except peanut butter to a soft boil.
• Add peanut butter and beat until blended.
• Pour into 8x8 pan.

AUNT GERRY'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• In a heavy cast iron pan, on med-high heat, bring to a boil the sugar, brown sugar and milk, and boil for 5 minutes.
• Take off the stove, and add the peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, butter or.
• margarine, and walnuts.
• Stir well, and put into 2 8x8" pans.
• Let cool, and then with a sharp knife, cut into 2" squares.
• Store in a plastic container.
• These can be refrigerated.