Homemade Caramel Fudge – Easy Recipe

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Soft, homemade caramel fudge with a rich caramel flavour is a delicious little treat, perfect with a cup of coffee or as part of your Christmas sweets. With just a few ingredients, you can make irresistible fudge squares to enjoy yourself or share with someone special.

Fill a Norgesglass jar with the finished fudge and decorate it with a ribbon and a personal message. It makes a thoughtful homemade gift, and the jar can be reused long after the last piece of fudge has been enjoyed.

Homemade Caramel Fudge Recipe

Preparation time: Approx. 30 minutes
Cooling time: 2–3 hours
Makes: Approx. 25–30 small pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 tin sweetened condensed milk (approx. 397 g)
  • 150 g soft brown sugar
  • 100 g butter
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar
  • A pinch of sea salt flakes (optional)

How to Make Caramel Fudge

  1. Place the condensed milk, brown sugar, butter and golden syrup in a heavy-based saucepan.
  2. Heat gently over a medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, stirring regularly, until it reaches approximately 116°C on a sugar thermometer. Take care not to let it catch on the bottom of the pan.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla sugar and, if using, the sea salt flakes. Beat vigorously until the mixture begins to thicken.
  5. Pour the fudge mixture into a small tin lined with baking parchment.
  6. Leave to cool and set before cutting into small squares.

Tips for Perfect Homemade Fudge

Use a sugar thermometer. Temperature is important for achieving the right consistency. At around 116°C, the fudge develops its characteristic soft texture.

Stir regularly. The caramel mixture can easily catch on the bottom of the saucepan. Use a heavy-based pan and keep an eye on the heat.

Add a little sea salt. A pinch of salt provides a lovely contrast to the sweet caramel flavour.

Homemade Caramel Fudge in a Norgesglass Jar – A Thoughtful Gift

Homemade fudge makes a lovely Christmas present, hostess gift or small gesture of appreciation at any time of year.

Place the finished fudge pieces in a clean, dry 0.4-litre Norgesglass jar with a clip-top lid. Tie a ribbon around the jar and add a small gift tag with a personal message.

Store the fudge in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also add a note to the gift tag recommending that it be kept refrigerated and enjoyed within 1–2 weeks.

One of the lovely things about giving homemade treats in a Norgesglass jar is that the jar can be used again once the fudge has been eaten. Perhaps it will be filled with homemade jam, spices or biscuits next time?

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