![]() Since one of her favorite candies is nut fudge and her all time favorite was the Creamy Nut Fudge from Famous & Barr I’ve been searching for that recipe. We did celebrate it a week ago when my sister from California was in town, but will celebrate it again on the 26th with the rest of the family. On December 26th we will be celebrating my moms 97th birthday. Fun times and great memories – a blog post for another time. I must have devoured 100’s of bowls over the years with my girlfriends. Most remember Famous & Barr for their incredibly delicious Onion Soup. During that transition the candy department was removed and eventually the restaurants were phased out as well. In February of 2006 Famous & Barr was purchased by Macy’s Department stores. ![]() I’ve been on a quest lately to try and find the recipe for the Famous & Barr Creamy Nut Fudge but haven’t had much luck. I’m not sure what it was about the Famous & Barr fudge that was so darn good, but to this day we still talk about it. Around the holidays she would take my sisters and I to the downtown location to see all the holiday displays at the store – it was so much fun!Īfter lunch we would stop by the candy counter and get some of their Creamy Nut Fudge, a favorite of all of ours. Instead of using corn syrup, I used either light runny honey or molasses spread (" Mélasse à Tartiner " only found in Switzerland).Įat "Fudge" like any chocolate, either alone or with a cup of tea, a cup of coffee or a glass of dessert wine/liquor (Muscat, Samos sweet wine, Porto, etc.).Growing up my mom would frequently take us to Famous & Barr Department Stores to shop and have lunch. Invert pan, peel off foil, invert fudge and cut in 2.5 cm (1-inch) squares. Stir fudge with a wooden spoon 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens and holds its shape 5 seconds after you stop stirring.ġ1. Cool until 43° C (110° F) or pan is lukewarm and skin forms o n mixture.ħ. ![]() Remove from heat and, without stirring, add vanilla extract.Ħ. Without stirring, boil vigorously 5 minutes or until candy therm ometer registers 112° C to 115° C (234° F to 240 ° F, soft-ball stage), or a small amount dropped into ice water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.ĥ. Stir sugar, cream, butter, chocolate and corn syrup in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until butter and chocolate melt and sugar dissolves.Ĥ. Line the bottom of a 22 x 12 centimeter (9 x 5-inch) loaf pan with baking paper and grease the sides of the tin.Ģ. A delicious and dreamy journey back to our innocent and cherished childhood.ġ. It is simple to make, but has a great gustatory effect on those who have a bite of it! The walnuts add a "Brownie" taste to this chocolate "Fudge" and offer a punchy alternative to this candy. This "Chocolate Walnut Fudge" recipe (source: that I am presenting is made in the old-fashioned way and is kind of traditional. It ca n be elaborated with many different ingredients (nuts of all kinds, raisins, ch erries, etc.) and different flavors (vanilla, chocolate, maple, lemon, mint, etc.), but the basis always stays the same: cream or milk/condensed milk, sugar and butter. The main difference resides in the fact that, unlike "Toffee" which has a glossy surface and is caramely and chewy (it can be hard, though), "Fudge" has a slightly, granular, gritty and grainy texture with a mat surface. It could be compared to " Toffee" as they both hold similarities when it comes to their creaminess, softness and sweetness. It is also well sprea d in E ngland as you can find it everywhere. It was so surreal.Īccording to popular lore, "Fudge" is supposed to have originated from the United States more than 100 years ago, although it's origin is still disputed. I can still remember that awesome sweet smell which p erfumed the whole town of Belper, Derbyshire. It is also very much linked to the yummy world of Thorntons, the famous chocolate manufacturer ( see info). " Fudge" brings me back to childhood and England, because I remember that it was always a type of confection that I loved to eat when on holidays in this beautiful country.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |