Caramel Fudge Russian Fudge Recipes

RUSSIAN FUDGE

Steps:

• Put sugar and milk into a saucepan.
• Heat gently, sitrring constantly until sugar dissolves.
• Add condensed milk, butter, salt and golden syrup. Stir until butter has melted.
• Bring to the boil and continue boiling until the soft ball stage, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. (Drop a little bit of the mixture to a cup of cold water, if the mixture forms a slight ball then is it done).
• Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
• Beat until thick.
• Pour into buttered tin.
• Mark into squares. Cut when cold.

SALTED CARAMEL FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 20 x 20cm cake tin with baking parchment. Tip the sugar, cream, butter and glucose syrup into a large pan. Warm over a low heat to dissolve the sugar and melt the butter, stirring occasionally.
• When the sugar has dissolved, put a sugar thermometer in the mixture, making sure the end is completely covered by the syrup - if it's not, transfer the mixture to a smaller pan that's still large enough for the syrup to bubble. Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring the syrup to the boil, stirring occasionally to stop it catching. When the thermometer reaches 116C - or 'soft ball' stage, remove the pan from the heat.
• Leave the mixture to stand, undisturbed, for 5 mins, until the temperature drops to 110C, then stir in the vanilla bean paste and a good pinch of salt.
• Remove the thermometer, then vigorously beat the mixture with a wooden spoon, checking the temperature every minute or so until it drops again to about 60C. By this time, the mixture will be really thick and have lost its glossy shine. Take the thermometer out and continue beating the mixture for a few more minutes. This part is crucial as it helps create small sugar crystals that give the fudge its smooth, creamy texture.
• Quickly pour the fudge mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface using a spatula. Dot the caramel over the top, and swirl it through the fudge using a skewer. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sea salt, then leave to cool overnight at room temperature - don't put it in the fridge, as it will become sticky and won't set properly. Cut into 36 bite-sized pieces. Will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two months.

OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL FUDGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Cook caramels and 2% milk in medium saucepan on low heat 5 to 7 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Cook butter, evaporated milk, sugar and marshmallows in large saucepan on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until mixture comes to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Cook 5 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and vanilla; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan; spread to cover bottom of pan. Pour caramel mixture over chocolate layer; swirl slightly with knife.
• Refrigerate several hours or until firm. Use foil handles to remove fudge from pan before cutting into squares.

CRUMBLY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 20cm square brownie tin with baking parchment. Put the butter, sugar, condensed milk and whole milk into a pan and heat gently for a few minutes until the butter is fully melted.
• Turn the heat up and simmer for 20-30 mins, stirring regularly to prevent the mixture sticking to the bottom of the pan, until thick and darker in colour.
• Remove from the heat and use an electric whisk to beat the mixture for 5 mins. Stir in the vanilla, then tip the mixture into the prepared tin. Level the top and leave to cool completely before cutting into small squares.