Penuche Fudge

Penuche Fudge is pronounced like panucci in Italian. It is a fudge that is made with brown sugar, milk, butter and a bit of vanilla. There is no chocolate in this type of fudge. The brown sugar will offer a butterscotch and maple tone to the taste. New England loves the flavor of butterscotch and maple Penuche may be made with evaporated milk or nuts like walnuts or pecans. 

The south refers to penuche fudge as brown sugar fudge. Penuche can also be use do make frosting. Brown sugar made with its dark color and flavor due to the molasses content is what makes the difference. Molasses yields a spicier , richer flavor than regular white sugar. 

Penuche fudge is a new England favorite and a staple in fudge stores across the country. Time to try a bit of Penuche fudge for your self

Penuche Fudge

1½ cups brown sugar
¾ cup butter (must be butter!)
⅓ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
2½ to 3 cups powdered sugar

Boil the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan. Add the milk, stirring constantly and boil again. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Add the vanilla and beat in the powdered sugar until smooth and thick. Spread into an 8X8 pan, cover with waxed paper and refrigerate. Cut into squares and serve.

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