Brown Sugar Fudge
No matter how you want to call it -brown sugar fudge, penuche or sucre à la crème, it has been flowing in my veins since I was a baby. My great grandmother was making the most delicious brown sugar fudge of the village. I remember eating so much of it that my mouth would hurt from too much sugar.
In my family, there was only one way to make brown sugar fudge, and it was quite simple. Today, I am aware of more than 100 recipes that all have their own taste and cooking instructions. I have tried many of them over the years but I always go back to our original version, with a modern twist. In our home, brown sugar fudge should not be smooth. Surprised? Our recipe is creamy but has a subtle gritty texture.
Maybe this is where fudge gets its reputation for being difficult to make. In order to have the perfect texture, you need to obtain the right amount of sugar crystallization. If there is not enough crystallization, your fudge will be too liquid and if there is too much, it will be hard and gritty. I have messed up so many fudge recipes throughout the years that I know for a fact they can still taste good.
I could not tell you enough that the most important thing about brown sugar fudge is the texture. Try this recipe again, again, and again to get it exactly the way you like it. You will probably overcook a batch or undercook the next one. No matter what happen, don’t rely on a candy thermometer alone and don’t give up!
Prep time 20 minutes
Total time 1 hour
Portion size 50 pieces
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup 35% cream
1 tablespoon of butter
Preparation
1. Line the bottom of a square pan with parchment paper or grease the bottom with butter.
2. In a microwave container, add the brown sugar, the white sugar, and the cream.
3. Cook in the microwave for 6 minutes.
4. Stir gently and cook for another 6 minutes.
5. Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer at high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes thicker.
6. Spread evenly in the pan and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. Remove from the pan and cut into 1-inch squares.
Try this recipe to impress your guests this holiday season and let me know how it goes. For more sweet recipes check out my 23 Christmas Desserts.
Brown Sugar Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup 35% cream
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Instructions
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Line the bottom of a square pan with parchment paper or grease the bottom with butter.
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In a microwave container, add the brown sugar, the white sugar, and the cream.
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Cook in the microwave for 6 minutes.
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Stir gently and cook for another 6 minutes.
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Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer at high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes thicker.
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Spread evenly in the pan and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Remove from the pan and cut into 1-inch squares.
I love fudge of any kind. Thanks for sharing your grandmother’s recipe with us at #HomeMattersParty
For the stove top mode:
Combine the brown and white sugar in a bowl,
Use a medium sauce pan,
Put sugar mixture and cream with butter,
Mix on low heat, DO NOT let it get to a boiling point!
Stirring constantly with heat proof spatula till granules of sugar smooth with cream for about 7 mins depending on stove you use.
Remove from heat
Do not let sit on heat butter and sugar burns quickly as we all know 😉
Then add to your cake pan or which ever baking container you use 9×9 is prefered.
How do I do this on the stove. I don’t have a microwave
Sorry about that, French brain here! It’s a tablespoon. Thank you for asking!
How much butter is a spoon of butter?
YUM! looks simple enough to try! 🙂 thanks for sharing
yum! fudge is one my favourite treats – it brings back great memories of childhood for me.
Did you great grandmother use a microwave if not how did she cook it in the stove?
Delicious recipe and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
that looks so yummy
I look forward to making this–sounds deliciously divine!
Wish I would have seen this a couple weeks ago, would have been perfect for a homemade gift, ah well, now I’ll just have to make some for us!
Whoa I can taste the abundance of sugar from here! They look super sweet. My dad loves all kinds of fudge, mostly maple, but he would like this too!
great for dinner parties
This looks tremendously delicious…but add some chocolate to it and you have the..ultimate fudge treat
Oh nice! I am so happy! I am feeling like making another batch now!
I made these and brought them to a holiday party last night. It was very easy to make (WAY easier than I expected!) and the plate was empty by the end of the night – very popular!!!!
that looks really good
I made some for our neighbors and put it on a Santa plate 🙂
looks so easy and yummy!
Omg I can’t believe how easy these are to make, I am going to have to give these a shot, if they don’t turn out can still eat them, it’s like my grandmothers potato candy I think she was the only person who could make it, I have tried so many times and it never turns out but we still nibble on the crumbs!!
I haven’t had Brown Sugar Fudge in years… my grandmother made the best!!
The seems pretty similar to how she made it.. I am going to have to try this out thank you so much!
Thank you for posting, Mom used to make this for us as kids, and I have not been able to perfect it like her’s. This year I will give it a try again.
How can something so easy sound so decadent? This sounds melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
I must reiterate from a previous contest entry…this treat has been in our family since my grandmother
My mom used to make this but I haven’t had it in years, might just have to make up a batch this weekend!
We have had this in my family..almost the exact recipe..since my grandmother’s time…it is a favorite
Ireally enjoy brown sugar and that it has simple ingredients
I think brown sugar fudge is terrible. I’m sorry, BUT people in my family love it. Favourite thing ever. So thanks for the recipe.
I love fudge and have never attempted to make it!
This sounds like a great recipe and I look forward to trying it 🙂
Sounds delish! I’ll try to do it fir Christmas dinner.
Brown sugar fudge is my favorite variety! I’ve been looking to buy some for Christmas and couldn’t find any at the craft markets. But this, maybe I can manage myself- thank you!
Wowzers, this looks rich and yummy! Fudge always reminds me of my dad – he loved fudge! 🙂
My mom used to make brown sugar fudge each Halloween when we were kids. 🙂
Wow! What simple ingredients! I’m not an eater of sweets but I know my family would enjoy this!
Omgosh, this is something that I would flip for! Thanks for the recipe, I’ll be giving it a go next week sometime!