3/4 cup butter
3 cups packed light brown sugar
1 can (5-oz) evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts*
Butter a 9-inch square pan or dish; set aside.
In a heavy saucepan bring the butter, brown sugar, and milk to a boil. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and walnuts. Beat the mixture just until it begins to thicken. Pour candy into the prepared pan or dish. Let stand until cool; this candy sets-up quickly. Cut into 36 squares and place on plate, in a candy dish or may be kept in an airtight container.
*If you do not have black walnuts or just don't like them, substitute English walnuts.
OOOooohh I loved these growing up (and I"m only 34)! I'll have to make these for my family and see how long they last!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent recipe. The directions are easy to follow and the result is delicious.
ReplyDeleteI tried this recipe yesterday, having never made brown sugar candy before. The directions were easy to follow and work every step of the way. The end result was outstanding. Many thanks for this recipe.
ReplyDeleteMy mom made this type of candy a lot when I was growing up. She added maple flavoring when she had it....yummy! She also made a chocolate version using cocoa. I miss you, Mom.
ReplyDeleteSilly question..should I beat with a wooden spoon or mixer
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to make brown sugar fudge (penuche). I loved it. Have to try this.
ReplyDeleteI make my mom's/grandma's penuche all the time - it's always a huge hit. My recipe is a bit different though as it uses regular sugar instead of powdered. I've also started using browned butter instead of regular butter and I add a splash of maple syrup. This recipe sounds easier than mine and the results look delicious. I might have to try this version too!
DeleteLinda Hampton, my Mom made Penuche fudge as well and I've never heard anyone else refer to it besides myself. Nice to hear. Linda Wilson, thank you for sharing your recipie and your sweet story - God Bless
DeleteAmanda Lavery, beat with the spoon.
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ReplyDeletethank you--old is still good
ReplyDeleteIs this penuche or is it the same as Scottish tablet? I have never made either one, but this sounds really good.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so much like the crumbly-Ness of a coffee (tablet) fudge I used to make in the 70's from my grandmother's cook book. Would you have a recipe simular but I can not remember using evaporated milk even though my gran used it in her coffee instead of milk. I remember making a mug of strong black instant coffee (not much help),
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My Dad always made old fashioned Brown Sugar Candy, but his only had brown sugar in it, no white or powdered sugar!
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