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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is an old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe made on the stovetop.

    Chocolate peanut butter fudge stacked with parchment between layers
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    Just like grandma used to make with the addition of flaky sea salt on the top.

    The best homemade fudge

    This old fashioned fudge recipe is the absolute best homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter fudge recipe you will find.

    Its super silky, creamy, and not too sweet.

    Like little bite size gourmet peanut butter cups with a bit of nostalgia stirred in.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is an old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe made on the stovetop. peanut butter fudge | chocolate peanut butter fudge | peanut butter fudge without powdered sugar | old fashioned peanut butter fudge | how to make peanut butter fudge

    Like grandma used to make

    Grandma made peanut butter fudge every Christmas. Then my mom took over the tradition from her. Making batch after batch of fudge from scratch to and give large plates to everyone on her list.

    This really is an old fashioned fudge recipe. Made without powdered sugar and instead candied on the stovetop. This recipe is based on the same one grandma used to use. It is the real deal.

    And now the homemade fudge tradition is on to me, the third generation.

    But don’t be intimidated! You can make it too with the right tools and the following steps.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is an old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe made on the stovetop. peanut butter fudge | chocolate peanut butter fudge | peanut butter fudge without powdered sugar | old fashioned peanut butter fudge | how to make peanut butter fudge

    Ingredients

    • Peanut butter
    • Light brown sugar
    • Granulated sugar
    • Salted butter
    • Milk
    • Cornstarch – makes fudge naturally gluten free.
    • Vanilla extract
    • Coarse flake sea salt
    • Chocolate ganache -chocolate chips, heavy cream

    Step by step instructions

    1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat.
    2. Add brown sugar, sugar, butter, and milk. Dissolve, stirring frequently
    1. Add a candy thermometer (if you have one) and cook until mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 240 degrees Fahrenheit (116 Celsius). To make fudge without a candy thermometer you can test the mix by placing a small drop in a glass of cold water. If it forms a ball that flattens in your hand, it is ready. Much more guesswork and testing is required without a thermometer it’s not impossible to make fudge without a candy thermometer.
    1. Sprinkle cornstarch on the top and stir to combine.
    1. Remove from heat, add vanilla and peanut butter.
    1. Stir well until combined and thick.
    1. Spread immediately in parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    1. Prepare chocolate ganache using a 3 part chocolate to 1 part cream ratio. The pour warm ganache over the peanut butter fudge layer. Spread to an even thin layer using the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
    1. Sprinkle coarse sea salt over top and let cool at least 2 hours before cutting.
    1. Cut into squares, circles or strips and store for later or enjoy!

    How to store

    Store peanut butter fudge in airtight container to retain the creaminess and prevent the fudge from drying out. Peanut butter fudge does not need to be refrigerated but it can be frozen if desired.

    Shelf life

    When stored in an airtight container at room temperature old fashioned chocolate peanut butter fudge will last 3-4 weeks. Or freeze peanut butter fudge for up to 6 months. Enjoy frozen or defrost at room temperature or refrigerated and enjoy it smooth and creamy peanut butter fudge whenever you’d like!

    Common issues

    Is your fudge dry and crumbly? If homemade fudge is crumbly, grainy, or hard it’s most likely the sugar was cooked too long. There’s really nothing you can do to salvage it but you can crumble the fudge and use in other recipes like homemade ice cream, cookies or crispy rice squares.

    Likewise if homemade fudge is too soft and slack it’s likely the sugar was undercooked. The best fix is to store in the freezer and use as a filling for homemade peanut butter cups or peanut butter filled cookies. Or simply enjoy frozen.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is a silky peanut butter fudge recipe like Grandma used to make with smooth salted chocolate ganache topping.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    resting time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    how to make peanut butter fudge, old fashioned chocolate peanut butter fudge recipe, peanut butter fudge, peanut butter fudge recipes
    Servings: 100 2″ squares
    Calories: 60kcal
    Author: Tristin Rieken

    Ingredients

    peanut butter fudge

    • 2 pounds light brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 6 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 cups milk
    • 2 teasp cornstarch
    • 2 teasp vanilla
    • 1 jar smooth peanut butter 40 ounces

    chocolate ganache

    • 1 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    peanut butter fudge

    • Melt brown sugar, butter, sugar and milk in a saucepan over low heat.
    • Boil for 5 minutes over low heat (until reaches soft ball stage).
    • Stir in cornstarch.
    • Remove from heat.
    • Add vanilla and peanut butter and beat until well incorporated.
    • Pour into greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Prepare chocolate ganache and pour over.
    • Top with sea salt.
    • Cool for at least 2 hours before cutting into desired sized fudge pieces.

    chocolate ganache

    • Bring cream to simmer on the stovetop over medium heat.
    • Measure chocolate chips into a heat safe bowl
    • Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit at least 5 minutes.
    • Stir until smooth and all the chocolate lumps disappear.

    Notes

    based on recipe from my mother, Rosie Hughes, that she learned from her mother, Darlene Revel, and made every year at Christmastime

    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 31mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 60 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 2mg1%
    Sodium 6mg0%
    Potassium 31mg1%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Vitamin A 30IU1%
    Calcium 13mg1%
    Iron 0.2mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is an old fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe made on the stovetop. peanut butter fudge | chocolate peanut butter fudge | peanut butter fudge without powdered sugar | old fashioned peanut butter fudge | how to make peanut butter fudge

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