Skip to main content






Vanilla Fudge

by

Ingredients

Makes: approx. 77 pieces
Metric Cups
  • 250 grams soft butter
  • 1 x 397 grams can condensed milk
  • 175 millilitres milk
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 800 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Method

  1. Fill a small bowl or jug with ice cold water and put near the stove. Grease a tin of approx. 30 x 20cm / 12 x 8 inch or 25cm / 10 inch square, or use a throwaway foil tin, as I have in the picture.
  2. Put all the ingredients, apart from the vanilla, into a large, heavy bottomed pan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
  3. Boil for 12-20 minutes, still stirring all the time, until the mixture is golden and, when a bit is dropped into the water, it turns solid but still squidgy, i.e., till soft-ball stage (see intro). How long this takes depends on how ferociously it bubbles as well as on the properties and dimensions of the pan. This is hot work!
  4. When the fudge is at soft-ball stage, very carefully remove the pan from the stove and stir in the vanilla.
  5. Preferably using an electric whisk beat for about five minutes, by which time the fudge will have thickened to the texture of stiff peanut butter - this is quite steamy and strenuous - and pour and push into the prepared tin. Smooth the top as well as you can.
  6. Put in the fridge to cool, but don't keep it there for more than 2 hours, or it will set too hard, then remove and using a sharp knife, cut into squares. This is not a geometrically accurate term, as you can see from my cutting skills.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Real SHISANYAMA @ Classique Braai Lounge in Hillcrest Residents and visitors of the Durban Upper Highway will have a good reason to meet for juicy braai meat and delicious African cuisine, in an upmarket setting. Classique Braai Lounge is a concept born out of passion for good food and a warm social vibe. It is well positioned between Durban and PMB for business people to come and network in relaxed yet conjusive environment. Entrepreneurs and residents of Hillcrest; Langa Sithole (47), and Sandile Dlamini (36), saw a gap for a braai lounge within easy reach, in a premium setting.  “This will be an establishment where one can enjoy good food and pleasant ambience. Dwellers of our arrear normally travel over 50 kilometers to get the taste that tickles their fancy. So we decided to bring it closer to home,” says Sandile. “We also are targeting that exclusive market, with a good ear for crisp, timeless, South African and jazz music. Offering good food won’t be com...
Post a Comment
Read more
Top 7 Best Milkshakes in Durban Who can say no to an ice-cold, creamy, delicious milkshake? We know that we can’t! If you haven’t tried out these spots, then you haven’t been living your life. 1. Flavour Cafe, PMB We dare you to try one of their gourmet milkshakes, available in just about any flavour you can think of! www.flavourcafe.co.za 2. Vovo Telo, Umhlanga Known for using only the freshest ingredients, this place will keep you coming back for mmmmore! Oh, and you have to try one of their waffles. Heaven. www.vovotelo.co.za 3. Ebb & Flo, Gateway This cute little spot can be found opposite CNA at Gateway. Do yourself a favour and try out their delicious milkshakes, as well as grass-fed burgers if you have space! www.gatewayworld.co.za 4. Fego Cafe, Durban North Caramel & Crunchy, Cookies and Toblerone flavoured milkshakes? You got us right there! www.fegocaffe.co.za 5. Station Forty Three, Durban If...
Post a Comment
Read more
Top Durban Coffee Spots Here is a selection of the best service and quality as said by you .. The Locals !  Colombo Coffee – Durban North A long standing favourite in Durban, The Factory Cafe recently moved their premises to Durban North and consolidated their name to Colombo Coffee. Roasted on site, Colombo Coffee is one of the top specialty coffees in KZN. The coffee shop rotates through their unique blends, namely Aggressive Chocolate, Fedora Classic, and their Sweet & Clean blend. They have also introduced a delicious Summer blend and they sell a number of incredible, top quality single origin coffees. The new shop can be found on Kensington Drive in Durban North and they have a display full of yummy chocolate brownies, cakes, and muffins. This is my favourite coffee shop in Durban. Not only are the staff super friendly but the coffee is just superb. So many coffee shops around Durban are using Colombo Coffee so that says it all.  https://www.col...
Post a Comment
Read more