Recipe Buttery Penuche (Brown Sugar Fudge)

[Diane Lane]

This is one of my favorite flavors of fudge. I usually make several batches at Christmas, and give some to friends, along with various types of cookies I've baked.



I was baking these Brown Sugar Oatmeal cookies the other day: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/brown-sugar-oatmeal-cookies.html and before I added the oatmeal, they looked just like a batch of penuche, so I got a craving, and decided I'm going to make a batch this week. I thought I'd share the recipe in case any else enjoys Penuche, or wants to try making it. Here's the Penuche recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/buttery-penuche-brown-sugar-fudge-69826

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 evaporated milk
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup toasted walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a heavy medium sized pot, bring first 4 ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until candy thermometer reads 240°F (soft ball stage) (this will take about 20-30 minutes).
3. Pour into a metal bowl as a plastic one will melt and add vanilla.
4. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed.
5. Add powdered sugar slowly and continue beating until fudge is thick and smooth (about 3-4 minutes).
6. Add walnuts and stir with spoon.
7. Spread in an ungreased 8" square pan and refrigerate-uncovered for about 30 minutes.
8. Cut into small squares and eat.

 

[Berties]

The texture reminds me of butter tablet fudge ,a sugary textured fudge

 

[cupcakechef]

Hadn't heard of penuche before but it sounds divine! The ingredient list looks nice and manageable too - it's all stuff that I have in my cupboards somewhere!

 

[L_B]

This fudge sounds superb. I have never attempted to make sugar fudge but have made other types.
My Dad use to make the best sugar fudge. It was always a treat for us when he would make up a
batch.

 

[Diane Lane]

It's easy to make, and the consistency reminds me of a chocolate fudge my Mom used to make. I love brown sugar and maple, so will try pretty much any recipe that calls for them, and I know it will satisfy my sweet tooth. Maybe it's more of a New England taste, because no one I've encountered down here in Texas has ever had it before, but most like it when they do try it.

 

[Rainy113]

This recipe was a huge fail. I followed it to the T using a thermometer. When it came time to mix it, it turned into a grainy mess. It never got smooth. I've read other recipes that say do not stir it while it's heating to soft ball stage or it will turn grainy. But this recipe says to stir frequently. Such a waste of good ingredients.

 

[karadekoolaid]

Shame. Sounds like something went wrong.
Don't waste the ingredients. Add more evaporated milk, perhaps, and at least you'll get some grainy fudge!