Recipe Buttery Penuche (Brown Sugar Fudge)

[Diane Lane]

This is one of my favorite flavors of fudge. I usually make several batches at Christmas, and give some to friends, along with various types of cookies I've baked.



I was baking these Brown Sugar Oatmeal cookies the other day: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/brown-sugar-oatmeal-cookies.html and before I added the oatmeal, they looked just like a batch of penuche, so I got a craving, and decided I'm going to make a batch this week. I thought I'd share the recipe in case any else enjoys Penuche, or wants to try making it. Here's the Penuche recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/buttery-penuche-brown-sugar-fudge-69826

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 evaporated milk
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup toasted walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a heavy medium sized pot, bring first 4 ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until candy thermometer reads 240°F (soft ball stage) (this will take about 20-30 minutes).
3. Pour into a metal bowl as a plastic one will melt and add vanilla.
4. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed.
5. Add powdered sugar slowly and continue beating until fudge is thick and smooth (about 3-4 minutes).
6. Add walnuts and stir with spoon.
7. Spread in an ungreased 8" square pan and refrigerate-uncovered for about 30 minutes.
8. Cut into small squares and eat.

 

[Berties]

The texture reminds me of butter tablet fudge ,a sugary textured fudge

 

[cupcakechef]

Hadn't heard of penuche before but it sounds divine! The ingredient list looks nice and manageable too - it's all stuff that I have in my cupboards somewhere!

 

[L_B]

This fudge sounds superb. I have never attempted to make sugar fudge but have made other types.
My Dad use to make the best sugar fudge. It was always a treat for us when he would make up a
batch.

 

[Diane Lane]

It's easy to make, and the consistency reminds me of a chocolate fudge my Mom used to make. I love brown sugar and maple, so will try pretty much any recipe that calls for them, and I know it will satisfy my sweet tooth. Maybe it's more of a New England taste, because no one I've encountered down here in Texas has ever had it before, but most like it when they do try it.