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Skaarup Fudge
DEDICATED TO TP SKAARUP AND HIS RECIPES
DEDICATED TO TP SKAARUP AND HIS RECIPES
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INCLUDED HERE
We consider the items in GREEN here:
Helpers are added after the basic fudge has been thrown (mixed)
but before it is tossed (poured). Helpers give your fudge character.
Helpers give your fudge life. The best fudges I've ever tasted were
simple recipes which contained a flavorful combination of Helpers.
But before you go wild adding nuts and twigs to your fudge,
consider Skaarup's Rule #1 of Fudge:
This shouldn't be an issue for items such as walnuts, almonds,
pecans, and other dry components. But what about cherries? Or
raisins? Or other items which contain water?
Simple. An excessive amount of 'available' water from Helpers can
kill your fudge.
Skaarup's Test for Helper Water:
Place the Helper on a paper towel. If the paper towel gets wet after
compaction there is too much water.
Under this rule raisins should be okay to add to fudge (and they are
okay). Maraschino Cherries would not be okay. So for items such
as orange slices, pineapple slices, apricots, cherries, and other
fruits, my suggestion is to leave them out overnight on the kitchen
sink until dry -or- use dried fruit (trail mix style). "Bulk Foods"
sections of larger grocery stores usually have dried apricots, dates,
pineapple, cherries, and many other fruits.
TABLE OF FUDGE HELPERS
Common fudge helpers are included in the table below:
- FUDGE HELPERS & WATER
- TABLE OF FUDGE HELPERS
We consider the items in GREEN here:
- 1 cup Walnuts (chopped)
Directions:
... Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Helpers are added after the basic fudge has been thrown (mixed)
but before it is tossed (poured). Helpers give your fudge character.
Helpers give your fudge life. The best fudges I've ever tasted were
simple recipes which contained a flavorful combination of Helpers.
But before you go wild adding nuts and twigs to your fudge,
consider Skaarup's Rule #1 of Fudge:
- - WATER IS THE ENEMY OF YOUR FUDGE -
This shouldn't be an issue for items such as walnuts, almonds,
pecans, and other dry components. But what about cherries? Or
raisins? Or other items which contain water?
Simple. An excessive amount of 'available' water from Helpers can
kill your fudge.
Skaarup's Test for Helper Water:
Place the Helper on a paper towel. If the paper towel gets wet after
compaction there is too much water.
Under this rule raisins should be okay to add to fudge (and they are
okay). Maraschino Cherries would not be okay. So for items such
as orange slices, pineapple slices, apricots, cherries, and other
fruits, my suggestion is to leave them out overnight on the kitchen
sink until dry -or- use dried fruit (trail mix style). "Bulk Foods"
sections of larger grocery stores usually have dried apricots, dates,
pineapple, cherries, and many other fruits.
TABLE OF FUDGE HELPERS
Common fudge helpers are included in the table below:
FUDGE HELPERS
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One very nice trick with nuts is to keep about 24-30 nut halves
unchopped. After casting the fudge and setting has begun, score
the fudge where you intend to cut. Then place a nut half on each
square. A nice artistic touch.
Walnuts vs. Pecans. Look, I like pecans better than walnuts or
almonds. But in fudge, walnuts are still the standard. Pecans just
don't have the flavor and texture when chopped as they do when
whole. Almonds go better in the lighter colored fudges (Opera
Fudge, White Chocolate Fudge, White Chip Fudge).
Helpers can be used in singly or in combinations. However, the
total volume of Optional Helpers should not exceed 2.5 - 3 cups.
Remember, Helpers will expand the volume of your fudge so you
should fill a glass 13" x 9” pan easily.
NEXT - TURNING OUT THE FUDGE
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unchopped. After casting the fudge and setting has begun, score
the fudge where you intend to cut. Then place a nut half on each
square. A nice artistic touch.
Walnuts vs. Pecans. Look, I like pecans better than walnuts or
almonds. But in fudge, walnuts are still the standard. Pecans just
don't have the flavor and texture when chopped as they do when
whole. Almonds go better in the lighter colored fudges (Opera
Fudge, White Chocolate Fudge, White Chip Fudge).
Helpers can be used in singly or in combinations. However, the
total volume of Optional Helpers should not exceed 2.5 - 3 cups.
Remember, Helpers will expand the volume of your fudge so you
should fill a glass 13" x 9” pan easily.
NEXT - TURNING OUT THE FUDGE
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