How do you harden peanut butter fudge?
What causes peanut butter fudge not to harden? Fudge not setting is often caused by the fudge mixture not getting hot enough or not being cooked for long enough. If it’s really soft, you can try to reheat it, adding a little more milk. Bring it slowly back to a boil then try again – it should set firmer.
What do you do if peanut butter fudge is too soft?
- If you beat and beat and the mixture doesn’t thicken, it may need to cook some more. Pour it back into the pan and return to the stove.
- If, after poured, the mixture remains too soft, again it may need more cooking and/or beating.
What ingredient makes fudge Harden?
What is this? Use powdered sugar. Instead of adding evaporated milk, add some powdered sugar and remix your fudge batter. The powdered sugar can help the fudge set and harden if it is resistant to doing so.
Why is my peanut butter fudge hard?
You could have overcooked it or underbeat the mixture, not allowing the sugar to dissolve properly. The peanut butter also could not have set properly, causing a gummy, dry texture.
How do you fix peanut butter fudge that didn’t Harden?
In many cases, the sugar, butter, and milk mixture needed to be cooked longer or to a hotter temperature. That’s usually the culprit when fudge doesn’t set. You can try reheating your fudge mixture by adding a little more evaporated milk and bringing it slowly back to the boil.
How long do you boil fudge?
Boil for approximately 5 minutes (stirring constantly) until the mixture has a temp of 234 F on a candy thermometer.
What is the secret to good fudge?
The trick to good homemade fudge is to cook the ingredients to the right temperature to form a sugar syrup, and cool the mixture properly so the texture of the fudge turns out smooth and firm, but soft enough to cut.
What happens if you boil fudge too long?
The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won’t evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won’t contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.