How long will this last in the refrigerator after making?

I plan on making some to give as gifts for christmas, but I don't want
to be making this during the time that I would normally be making
cookies (2-3 days before christmas)

Preferrably I'd like to make it a week or more in advance, but I don't
want it to go stale. In my house, it doesn't last that long :-)

Ohh, and I normally beat this by hand, but if I use my kitchenaid, will
the results be different?

---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: OLD FASHIONED FUDGE
Categories: Candies, Chocolate
Yield: 24 Servings

-Marge Nemeth-GNFK05B
2 c Sugar
2/3 c Milk
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Corn syrup
2 oz Unsweetened chocolate OR
1/3 c Cocoa
1 ts Vanilla
2 tb Butter

Butter Loaf pan. Combine sugar, milk, and cocoa( or chocolate),
cornsyrup, and salt in 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until chocolate melts and sugar is dissolved. Cook, stirring
occasioanlly, to 234 F( soft ball stage) Remove from heat, add butter.
Cool mix to lukewarm(120 F). Add vanilla, and beat vigorously and
continuously 5 to 10 minutes with wooden spoon ( or Mixmaster) Mix will
hold its shape when dropped from wooden spoon, shine will not be there.
Quickly stir in nut( if desired), spread quickly and evenly in buttered
pan. Cool until firm, cut into squares.Makes one pound.

Denise Lane wrote:
>
> How long will this last in the refrigerator after making?
>
> I plan on making some to give as gifts for christmas, but I don't want
> to be making this during the time that I would normally be making
> cookies (2-3 days before christmas)
>

It will last at least a week or two if tightly wrapped and stored in a
cool place. (I know this from experience.) I don't know about a
refrigerator -- that might be too cold and make it crystalize.

Bob

Denise Lane wrote:
>
> How long will this last in the refrigerator after making?
>
> I plan on making some to give as gifts for christmas, but I don't want
> to be making this during the time that I would normally be making
> cookies (2-3 days before christmas)
>

It will last at least a week or two if tightly wrapped and stored in a
cool place. (I know this from experience.) I don't know about a
refrigerator -- that might be too cold and make it crystalize.

Bob

It will last for several weeks if kept in a tight-lidded container -
don't put it in the refrigerator - there's nothing in the ingredients
that makes it necessary to chill it.

N.

wrote:

> It will last for several weeks if kept in a tight-lidded container -
> don't put it in the refrigerator - there's nothing in the ingredients
> that makes it necessary to chill it.
>
> N.
>

Probably wrapping it really well with saran wrap will help too.

Any idea on the kitchenaid mixer instead of hand beating? I plan on
making alot of this & it would be really nice to know if it's OK.

wrote:

> It will last for several weeks if kept in a tight-lidded container -
> don't put it in the refrigerator - there's nothing in the ingredients
> that makes it necessary to chill it.
>
> N.
>

Probably wrapping it really well with saran wrap will help too.

Any idea on the kitchenaid mixer instead of hand beating? I plan on
making alot of this & it would be really nice to know if it's OK.

Denise Lane wrote:
> wrote:
>
>> It will last for several weeks if kept in a tight-lidded container -
>> don't put it in the refrigerator - there's nothing in the ingredients
>> that makes it necessary to chill it.
>>
>> N.
>>
>
> Probably wrapping it really well with saran wrap will help too.
>
> Any idea on the kitchenaid mixer instead of hand beating? I plan on
> making alot of this & it would be really nice to know if it's OK.


I use a Kitchenaid portable mixer.
I'm not sure how you would transfer it to a stand mixer without making a
huge mess or screwing it up. Candy is very particular as it cools, and
I'm not all that coordinated. YMMV

Bob

I tried it with my stand KA and a double batch of fudge - never double
a fudge recipe ;-) It didn't work very well. Like not at all.

I think it was Damsel who said she used a hand mixer (portable
electric) to beat a single batch of old-fashioned fudge, but don't
remember for sure. Maybe you could search in this group for "fudge
mixer" and see what you get - it was only a week or so ago.

N.

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:09:49 -0800, Denise Lane >
wrote:

>Any idea on the kitchenaid mixer instead of hand beating? I plan on
>making alot of this & it would be really nice to know if it's OK.

That's the only way I make fudge anymore. Actually, that's not true. I
just use a hand mixer. Saves a lot of wear and tear on the ol' arm.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:09:49 -0800, Denise Lane >
> wrote:
>
>
>>Any idea on the kitchenaid mixer instead of hand beating? I plan on
>>making alot of this & it would be really nice to know if it's OK.
>
>
> That's the only way I make fudge anymore. Actually, that's not true. I
> just use a hand mixer. Saves a lot of wear and tear on the ol' arm.
>
> Carol

You mean with just regular ol' nothin special beaters, right?

I could probably tackle the KA, I think. Maybe I'll do a test recipe
first & just try.

Nice to know a double recipe doesn't work either.

"Denise Lane" > wrote in message
...
>
> How long will this last in the refrigerator after making?
>
> I plan on making some to give as gifts for christmas, but I don't want
> to be making this during the time that I would normally be making
> cookies (2-3 days before christmas)
>
> Preferrably I'd like to make it a week or more in advance, but I don't
> want it to go stale. In my house, it doesn't last that long :-)

According to King Leo, cooked fudge stays good for 30 days.

kimberly

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:23:09 -0800, Denise Lane >
wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:09:49 -0800, Denise Lane >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Any idea on the kitchenaid mixer instead of hand beating? I plan on
>>>making alot of this & it would be really nice to know if it's OK.
>>
>>
>> That's the only way I make fudge anymore. Actually, that's not true. I
>> just use a hand mixer. Saves a lot of wear and tear on the ol' arm.
>
>You mean with just regular ol' nothin special beaters, right?

Yup. An ordinary hand mixer.

>I could probably tackle the KA, I think. Maybe I'll do a test recipe
>first & just try.

I'm not sure I'd try that. You'd have to transfer the fudge from the pan
to the bowl, and in the process, could pick up an errant sugar crystal, and
you'd have a nice pan full of chocolate grit.

>Nice to know a double recipe doesn't work either.

Yeah, my recipe suggests not doubling the recipe, too.

Good luck!
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:23:09 -0800, Denise Lane >
wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:09:49 -0800, Denise Lane >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Any idea on the kitchenaid mixer instead of hand beating? I plan on
>>>making alot of this & it would be really nice to know if it's OK.
>>
>>
>> That's the only way I make fudge anymore. Actually, that's not true. I
>> just use a hand mixer. Saves a lot of wear and tear on the ol' arm.
>
>You mean with just regular ol' nothin special beaters, right?

Yup. An ordinary hand mixer.

>I could probably tackle the KA, I think. Maybe I'll do a test recipe
>first & just try.

I'm not sure I'd try that. You'd have to transfer the fudge from the pan
to the bowl, and in the process, could pick up an errant sugar crystal, and
you'd have a nice pan full of chocolate grit.

>Nice to know a double recipe doesn't work either.

Yeah, my recipe suggests not doubling the recipe, too.

Good luck!
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Alan wrote:
>
> A good improvement in the recipe is to use evaporated milk instead of fresh
> milk. Makes it taste a little richer and smoother....

Thanks.

Alan wrote:
>
> A good improvement in the recipe is to use evaporated milk instead of fresh
> milk. Makes it taste a little richer and smoother....

Thanks.

wrote:
> On 10 Dec 2004 12:56:10 -0800, wrote:
>
> >I tried it with my stand KA and a double batch of fudge - never
double
> >a fudge recipe ;-) It didn't work very well. Like not at all.
> >
> >I think it was Damsel who said she used a hand mixer (portable
> >electric) to beat a single batch of old-fashioned fudge, but don't
> >remember for sure. Maybe you could search in this group for "fudge
> >mixer" and see what you get - it was only a week or so ago.
> >
> >N.
> I used to do this when I was a kid, and a mixer couldn't do the
stirring to
> the bitter end! You needed your muscle power and a sturdy spoon.
>
> A big (Kitchen Aid or similar) might manage it.
>

I have a six-speed KA portable, and used it on a batch of Damsel's
fudge - worked great, except that I beat it too long and then had to
wrestle it flat into a pan in order to have uniform pieces ;-) I've
got to remember that about 15-20 seconds with the mixer is equal to a
couple minutes by hand with a wooden spoon.

I think my favorite recipe is still the one with unsweetened chocolate
squares, not cocoa - am going to try the mixer deal again, though, and
thank Damsel for the idea. ;-)

N.

wrote:
> On 10 Dec 2004 12:56:10 -0800, wrote:
>
> >I tried it with my stand KA and a double batch of fudge - never
double
> >a fudge recipe ;-) It didn't work very well. Like not at all.
> >
> >I think it was Damsel who said she used a hand mixer (portable
> >electric) to beat a single batch of old-fashioned fudge, but don't
> >remember for sure. Maybe you could search in this group for "fudge
> >mixer" and see what you get - it was only a week or so ago.
> >
> >N.
> I used to do this when I was a kid, and a mixer couldn't do the
stirring to
> the bitter end! You needed your muscle power and a sturdy spoon.
>
> A big (Kitchen Aid or similar) might manage it.
>

I have a six-speed KA portable, and used it on a batch of Damsel's
fudge - worked great, except that I beat it too long and then had to
wrestle it flat into a pan in order to have uniform pieces ;-) I've
got to remember that about 15-20 seconds with the mixer is equal to a
couple minutes by hand with a wooden spoon.

I think my favorite recipe is still the one with unsweetened chocolate
squares, not cocoa - am going to try the mixer deal again, though, and
thank Damsel for the idea. ;-)

N.

On 13 Dec 2004 09:20:09 -0800, wrote:

>I have a six-speed KA portable, and used it on a batch of Damsel's
>fudge - worked great, except that I beat it too long and then had to
>wrestle it flat into a pan in order to have uniform pieces ;-) I've
>got to remember that about 15-20 seconds with the mixer is equal to a
>couple minutes by hand with a wooden spoon.

Don't feel bad. The first time I made fudge this winter, I overbeat it.
You need to stop when it's just *barely* starting to turn lighter in color.
Mine was a big pile of chocolate rocks.

>I think my favorite recipe is still the one with unsweetened chocolate
>squares, not cocoa - am going to try the mixer deal again, though, and
>thank Damsel for the idea. ;-)

I just never even buy chocolate squares. Seems like a pain in the butt to
melt them, but that's just me. I'm glad you like doing it the easy way.
With my tendonitis, I had to find some way of doing this.

Have fun with your fudge!
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On 13 Dec 2004 09:20:09 -0800, wrote:

>I have a six-speed KA portable, and used it on a batch of Damsel's
>fudge - worked great, except that I beat it too long and then had to
>wrestle it flat into a pan in order to have uniform pieces ;-) I've
>got to remember that about 15-20 seconds with the mixer is equal to a
>couple minutes by hand with a wooden spoon.

Don't feel bad. The first time I made fudge this winter, I overbeat it.
You need to stop when it's just *barely* starting to turn lighter in color.
Mine was a big pile of chocolate rocks.

>I think my favorite recipe is still the one with unsweetened chocolate
>squares, not cocoa - am going to try the mixer deal again, though, and
>thank Damsel for the idea. ;-)

I just never even buy chocolate squares. Seems like a pain in the butt to
melt them, but that's just me. I'm glad you like doing it the easy way.
With my tendonitis, I had to find some way of doing this.

Have fun with your fudge!
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On 13 Dec 2004 09:20:09 -0800, wrote:
>
> >I have a six-speed KA portable, and used it on a batch of Damsel's
> >fudge - worked great, except that I beat it too long and then had to
> >wrestle it flat into a pan in order to have uniform pieces ;-) I've
> >got to remember that about 15-20 seconds with the mixer is equal to
a
> >couple minutes by hand with a wooden spoon.
>
> Don't feel bad. The first time I made fudge this winter, I overbeat
it.
> You need to stop when it's just *barely* starting to turn lighter in
color.
> Mine was a big pile of chocolate rocks.
>
> >I think my favorite recipe is still the one with unsweetened
chocolate
> >squares, not cocoa - am going to try the mixer deal again, though,
and
> >thank Damsel for the idea. ;-)
>
> I just never even buy chocolate squares. Seems like a pain in the
butt to
> melt them, but that's just me. I'm glad you like doing it the easy
way.
> With my tendonitis, I had to find some way of doing this.
>
> Have fun with your fudge!
> Carol

I used my mixer on a batch of the chocolate-square old-fashion fudge
last night, and only beat it for about 5-8 seconds - scooped it into
the pan and beat it a little more with a wooden spoon - got beautiful
swirls and it set up great.

N.

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On 13 Dec 2004 09:20:09 -0800, wrote:
>
> >I have a six-speed KA portable, and used it on a batch of Damsel's
> >fudge - worked great, except that I beat it too long and then had to
> >wrestle it flat into a pan in order to have uniform pieces ;-) I've
> >got to remember that about 15-20 seconds with the mixer is equal to
a
> >couple minutes by hand with a wooden spoon.
>
> Don't feel bad. The first time I made fudge this winter, I overbeat
it.
> You need to stop when it's just *barely* starting to turn lighter in
color.
> Mine was a big pile of chocolate rocks.
>
> >I think my favorite recipe is still the one with unsweetened
chocolate
> >squares, not cocoa - am going to try the mixer deal again, though,
and
> >thank Damsel for the idea. ;-)
>
> I just never even buy chocolate squares. Seems like a pain in the
butt to
> melt them, but that's just me. I'm glad you like doing it the easy
way.
> With my tendonitis, I had to find some way of doing this.
>
> Have fun with your fudge!
> Carol

I used my mixer on a batch of the chocolate-square old-fashion fudge
last night, and only beat it for about 5-8 seconds - scooped it into
the pan and beat it a little more with a wooden spoon - got beautiful
swirls and it set up great.

N.

On 14 Dec 2004 08:27:30 -0800, wrote:

>I used my mixer on a batch of the chocolate-square old-fashion fudge
>last night, and only beat it for about 5-8 seconds - scooped it into
>the pan and beat it a little more with a wooden spoon - got beautiful
>swirls and it set up great.

Ain't technology great? <G>

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On 14 Dec 2004 08:27:30 -0800, wrote:

>I used my mixer on a batch of the chocolate-square old-fashion fudge
>last night, and only beat it for about 5-8 seconds - scooped it into
>the pan and beat it a little more with a wooden spoon - got beautiful
>swirls and it set up great.

Ain't technology great? <G>

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_