Our Favorite Southern Candy

First, let’s be clear. Chocolate fudge and chocolate candy are not the same thing. Chocolate fudge is more dense than candy, is heavier, and usually served in smaller, thicker chunks.  I don’t know if it’s true or not, but according to the tale, fudge was created by accident.  Over 100 years ago somebody trying to make caramel “fudged” the recipe — hence the name.

At any rate, here in the South we allow that our neighbors in the north make some mighty good fudge.  Down here, we usually make it with pecans, but it’s really good without them, as well.  You’ll be using sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa. You want a good heavy bowl in which to mix the ingredients, and a sturdy saucepan that heats evenly. As you cook your fudge, you want to maintain a good heat that will let the fudge bubble without boiling over. If you are not comfortable with cold water testing, you may want to purchase a candy thermometer so that your chocolate fudge is perfect.   Best ingredients, proper tools.  Outstanding result.