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~steve (east tn)

wrote:
> ~steve (east tn) wrote:
>
>>Hi All:
>>Sorry for such a newbie question, but i was 'helping' my darling wife of
>>35 years make some fudge for the holidays. The fudge tastes great, and
>>it is thick, but will not set up hard enough to cut and serve. we would
>>like to have some homemade peanut butter fudge for family gatherings for
>>the holidays.
>>
>>What did we do wrong?
>
>
> I'm not sure what went wrong during production, but there are a few
> 'saves' that come to mind. Which ones will work depend on the fudge and
> just how soft it is.
>
> Scoop fudge with a melon baller, and roll in
> a) cocoa
> b) sprinkles
> c) maple sugar crumbs
> d) icing sugar sifted with cornstarch (only if it's quite dry)
> e) ground nuts
>
> Then refridgerate until serving if possible. Dip the scoop in hot water
> often.
>
> I find fudge "truffles" to be more popular than squares, and at the
> same time easier to apportion to a crowd.
>
Thanks for the suggested ways to use the almmost fudge. like
peanut butter, it is great on a spoon and i would hate to
throw it away.

Tommorrow we'll try two or three of these.

Thanks!
~steve