Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge is surprisingly easy and quick! A simple stovetop candy recipe which just requires a few ingredients, for a smooth and creamy fudge, so hard to resist.
This is my favorite go to recipe for peanut butter fudge! I have made it for so many years and know how it will usually go right or wrong. I have had the fudge become too grainy or not set right. Usually it is all about the boiling time and making sure the sugar is all dissolved. Let us know below if you have any questions or comments!
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Ingredients for Homemade Peanut Butter Fudge
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar, packed
- milk
- peanut butter
- vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
FAQs
Yes, you can use the soft ball stage test:
Drop a small amount of the boiling sugar mixture into a cup of cold water.
If it forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water, it is ready.
If your fudge doesn’t set, you can try:
Reheating the mixture and cooking it a bit longer to reach the proper temperature.
Refrigerating the fudge to help it firm up.
Regular creamy or crunchy peanut butter works best. Avoid using whipped or reduced-fat peanut butter, as they can alter the consistency of the fudge.
Top Tips
- Use regular peanut butter and not natural, which has oils in it that can affect the texture and setting of the fudge.
- Follow the times and stovetop temperature closely. If it is too high or too low, the fudge is more likely to have errors-grainy or not setting.
- Start with the timing once it reaches a boil, then allow it to boil for 2 minutes.
- Store fudge in an airtight container for up to a week on the counter and up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
How to make Peanut Butter Fudge
- Butter an 8x8" pan or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil.
- Boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
- Place powdered sugar in a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over the top.
- Beat until smooth.
- Spread into the prepared dish. Chill until firm and cut into squares.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 ¼ cups brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Butter an 8×8″ pan or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil.
- Boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
- Place powdered sugar in a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over the top.
- Beat until smooth.
- Spread into the prepared dish. Chill until firm and cut into squares.
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