buttermilk fudge candy

Recipe by
Krista Hiner
Circleville, WV

My grandmother was the fudge candy maker!

yield 1 Pound
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For buttermilk fudge candy

  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 tsp
    soda
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    white corn syrup
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts (optional)

How To Make buttermilk fudge candy

  • 1
    Add soda to buttermilk and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a buttered pan or dish.
  • 2
    Add sugar and syrup to buttermilk mixture and cook until it reaches the soft ball stage or 238 degrees.
  • 3
    Remove from heat and cool until lukewarm. Add vanilla and nuts and beat until it begins to thicken; it will lose glossy appearance and hold shape well. Quickly pour into buttered pan or dish.
  • 4
    Cut into squares when firm and cool.
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