Fudge Help

Dec '02 Inkiepinkies

When I was a little girl (during the Civil War, according to Chase) my grandma used to make fudge at Christmas time that had little bits of candy cane in it. I of course don't have her recipe, but was wondering if I were to just crush candy canes, and substitute for the nuts in my regular recipe does anyone think that won't work? Or, does anyone have the recipe I am longing for--of course you would have had to also be from the Civil War days!
Nancy
Dec '02 GBSusan

RE: Inkiepinkies: When I was a little girl (during the Civil War, according to Chase) my grandma used to make fudge at Christmas time that had little bits of candy cane in it. I of course don't have her recipe, but was wondering if I were to just crush candy canes, and substitute for the nuts in my regular recipe does anyone think that won't work? Or, does anyone have the recipe I am longing for--of course you wo...

Here is what I found on the web for you. I thought I remembered it as white fudge. She may have made it with chocolate, but whenever I had it, it was white fudge.
HTH.
GBS

CANDY CANE WHITE FUDGE
Submitted by: Barbara Williams
INGREDIENTS:
12 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c coarsely chopped peppermint candies
DIRECTIONS:
Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line bottom and sides with foil allowing foil to extend over sides of pan by about 1". Butter foil. Over medium-high heat in top of double-boiler or heatproof bowl set over pot of hot water combine white chocolate and condensed milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth, 5 minutes. Pour mixture into pan; sprinkle candy over top. Using knife lightly swirl candy into chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until firm, about 6 hours or overnight. Cut into 1" squares, diamond shapes or rectangles. Store in refrigerator.
Yield: 64 pieces
Dec '02 Inkiepinkies

RE: GBSusan: Here is what I found on the web for you. I thought I remembered it as white fudge. She may have made it with chocolate, but whenever I had it, it was white fudge.HTH.GBSCANDY CANE WHITE FUDGESubmitted by: Barbara WilliamsINGREDIENTS:12 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped14 oz can sweetened condensed milk1/4 c coarsely chopped peppermint candiesDIRECTIONS:Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line...

Thank you! I think I remember it being chocolate, but this sounds delicious, and I have all of the ingredients in the house so I think I will do a test run.
The problem with being around since the Civil War is that your memory isn't as clear as it used to be!
Nancy
Dec '02 VanesaR

RE: Inkiepinkies: Thank you! I think I remember it being chocolate, but this sounds delicious, and I have all of the ingredients in the house so I think I will do a test run.The problem with being around since the Civil War is that your memory isn't as clear as it used to be!Nancy

Nancy,
These sound GREAT. Be sure to send some our way! Happy Baking!
Vanesa
Dec '02 AmybRN

RE: VanesaR: Nancy, These sound GREAT. Be sure to send some our way! Happy Baking!Vanesa

Nancy - Finally something that I can help you with! My great grandmother owned a candy shop at one point in her life, and we actually have her recipes from way back when! Her chocolate fudge recipe states on the bottom, "Pecans or walnuts or crushed peppermint candies may be added". HTH Amy
Dec '02 Inkiepinkies

RE: AmybRN: Nancy - Finally something that I can help you with! My great grandmother owned a candy shop at one point in her life, and we actually have her recipes from way back when! Her chocolate fudge recipe states on the bottom, "Pecans or walnuts or crushed peppermint candies may be added". HTH Amy

Did the white fudge recipe yesterday, and it is delicious. I will make my regular recipe today and substitute candy cane for the nuts. Then package both together for extra gifts.
Thanks ladies.
Nancy