Description
This Brown Sugar Fudge is a rich, creamy, old-fashioned treat made with simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. It’s perfect for holidays, gift-giving, or satisfying your sweet tooth with a nostalgic homemade candy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (about 234°F to 240°F on a candy thermometer).
- Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it thickens and starts to lose its gloss (this may take several minutes).
- Quickly pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Let it cool completely at room temperature, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for best results to ensure proper consistency.
- Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
- You can add chopped nuts if desired for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
