How To Make Vanilla Fudge
Wickedly decadent, this sugar-filled sweet makes a perfect present or after dinner treat
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Grease an 18cm square cake tin.
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Step 3:
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Put the milk, sugar and butter in a heavy-based saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring all the time, until the sugar has dissolved and the butter melted.
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Step 4:
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Put the milk, sugar and butter in a heavy-based saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring all the time, until the sugar has dissolved and the butter melted.
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Step 5:
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Bring to the boil and boil for 15-20 minutes, stirring all the time.
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Step 6:
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When the mixture reaches the angel hair stage (115°C on a sugar thermometer), remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Leave to cool for 5 minutes.
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Step 7:
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Beat the mixture with a spoon for a few minutes until it starts to thicken and the gloss disappears
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Step 8:
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Pour into the prepared tin and leave to set at room temperature (do not put it in the fridge).
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Step 9:
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Once set, cut the fudge into small squares and store in a sealed container.