November 20th is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day. Yum! I have never made peanut butter fudge before, or any other kind of fudge for that matter. I found a great recipe by Alton Brown over on the Food Network website. What a delicious and easy recipe. It only has 4 ingredients and you make it in the microwave! I did not make any changes to the ingredients. It's perfect as is. I also think that melted chocolate chips spread on the top would taste very good. Like a Reese's cup.
Did you know?
- Americans on the West Coast prefer chunky peanut butter, whereas those in the East Coast like it creamy
- The reason peanut butter sticks to your mouth is that its high protein content absorbs moisture
- 96% of people, when making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, put the peanut butter on before the jelly
- Adults actually consume more peanut butter than kids
- 1 cup butter, plus more for greasing pan (I used unsalted butter)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pound powdered sugar(1 16oz box)
Directions
Microwave butter and peanut butter for 2 minutes on high. Stir and microwave on high for 2 more minutes. (I used a 1.5 qt. casserole dish with lid to prevent splattering.)Add vanilla and powdered sugar to peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon.(I mixed mine in a Kitchen Aid mixer until it looked smooth. It will not look creamy while you are mixing it)
11 comments:
Your photo has been stoelen-
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83497121/24-squares-low-carb-peanut-butter-fudge
Yes, I saw that! Thank you:)
This recipe turned out amazing! So simple! I just realized I was supposed to microwave it for 4 mins total. Do you think that is why mine stayed somewhat soft even after being in the fridge overnight?
Thank you Lisa! Hmm...not sure why it was too soft. I wonder if it has to do with the type of peanut butter you used, or maybe not enough sugar? Last time mine came out almost too dry. I think I put in a little bit too much powdered sugar. I was using a bag instead of a box. I weighed it, but who knows? Or...maybe you didn't mix it long enough. I have read that can happen with chocolate fudge(too soft from under mixing).
Thanks Amber. Now that I think about it, I had a half jar of Peter pan and Kroger brand peanut butter. Next time I will use only one brand. I weighted my powdered sugar, too. I will try mixing it longer, too. Regardless everyone at work loved it! Thanks for responding.
Lisa, let me know how they come out next time! I'll be curious:)
Take care
Thanks, I will!
Remade it and it was awesome and not soft. :)
Great! What did you do different?
Hi, I saw your picture of the peanut butter fudge on someone else's website http://www.easy-sugar-free-recipes.com/sugar-free-peanut-butter-fudge.html
just wanted to let you know in case it's stolen
Hi Anonymous, thank you! Yes....I've also seen my picture used on Etsy, for someone selling PB fudge. Oh well, I guess I'll just take it as a compliment. :)Next time I should put my name on my photos.
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