There are several kinds of fudge. More precisely, the name refers to different products. The first is the very fudge made in confectionery factories. This is a type of candy made from boiled and then set sugar syrup, with or without milk and cream.
The second is a viscous mass meant for glazing any sweet pastry or cake. This kind is usually the one made at home.
The five most commonly used ingredients in fudge recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 398 | 0 | 0 | 99.7 |
| Milk | 68 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Butter | 734 | 0.5 | 82.5 | 0.8 |
| Lemon juice | 16 | 0.9 | 0 | 3 |
| Honey | 400 | 0.8 | 0 | 81.5 |
The simplest in preparation and in ingredients is sugar fudge. It needs only three products: sugar, water, and lemon juice. The result is a snow-white mousse that sets as it hardens. It's used to decorate Easter cakes, doughnuts, cupcakes, and cookies. For color, you can add any dye — natural or artificial — as well as cocoa. As a semi-finished product, sugar fudge keeps in the refrigerator for years. When needed, you just warm it up before use. The cook decides during the process which fudge to make: viscous or not. Beat it longer, and the consistency turns out less thick.
A bit more "complex" to prepare are milk and cream fudge. In essence, this is the same sugar fudge, only with milk or cream added. Of course, it's no longer worth keeping for years, even in the refrigerator.
The five fastest fudge recipes:
| Dish Name | Cooking time | Calories per 100g | User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icing sugar fudge with lemon juice for buns | 20 min | 306 | +33 |
| Cake fudge | 20 min | 247 | +98 |
| Candy fudge on cream with honey | 30 min | 394 | +172 |
| Chocolate cocoa fudge for cake | 30 min | 341 | +171 |
| Fudge made of pea flour | 30 min | 373 | +14 |
Any fudge, if you like, can be turned into icing or candy — that's up to the home confectioner. It sets beautifully and holds its shape. If you have silicone candy molds at home, then the fudge is just right for them (or they for it).