Comments on: Chocolate Fudge with Pecans

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:06:33 +0000

In reply to Sandra. Hi Sandra, I’ve never made this with a sugar substitute so I can’t give you advice. The chemistry would change so the final product would be different and might not set up properly. I bet you can find a sugar free recipe that’s been properly tested.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:11:10 +0000

What would happen if I used stevia or splenda instead of sugar. Or maybe half sugar and half splenda ??? I know it’s a stretch but I can’t have it with that much sugar !!!

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:11:42 +0000

In reply to Carolyn Vigna.

Carolyn,

We’ve had rainy weather in central Florida, too. I feel like my feet are getting webbed.

Merry Christmas!

By: Carolyn Vigna

Carolyn Vigna — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:24:57 +0000

I’m like you, I can’t get my three kids to make any boiled candy, but they would have a fit if they got here for Christmas & didn’t find any to eat. I’ve made your fudge recipe, some peanut brittle, peanut butter fudge, & I’d love to try your divinity recipe if it would quit raining & the sun would shine in Arkansas.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:36:58 +0000

In reply to Renee Annis. Renee, I think I got them at JoAnne's Fabrics.

By: Renee Annis

Renee Annis — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 17:57:21 +0000

I love the small cotton gift bags that are pictured. Where did you purchase and what size? The fudge looks delicious.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:44:42 +0000

In reply to Diana.

Diana,

We made Chocolate Fudge, Pecan Pralines,and Divinity yesterday. I felt like other my arms were about to fall off and my bak was about to break! We also turned out 8 pans of Maple Cinnamon Rolls. Lots of love cominng out of the Garvin kitchen yesterday.

I remarked to my husband that I just don’t know too many people that make old fashioned boiled candy any longer. That makes me sad. It’s a lot of work but worth every second you put into it. So far, I haven’t been able to hook any of my three children on the magic of old fashioned candy making. Oh, they like the eating part mighty fine. I’m still holding out hopes!

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 03:42:34 +0000

Thank you!!! You brought back many memories of “you have to beat it like your arm will fall off” fudge making with my Mother. Lol! We had so much fun cooking!

This is how my Mother made fudge & it never failed, like you she was an exceptional cook!

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 20:39:24 +0000

In reply to Katy Judy.

Katy,

I think getting the syrup to the correct temp is the key, also. 🙂

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 20:38:03 +0000

In reply to robyn asquith umstead. You're most welcome, Robyn! :)

By: robyn asquith umstead

robyn asquith umstead — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:01:04 +0000

yay! fudge……maybe one day ill get it right as well……..:) still want to learn to make it with milk, since people say you can……but maybe they are mistaken? i just really like to learn to make stuff with more basic ingredients and not have to go to store more and buy more special ingredients……..i guess my husbands homesteading desires have rubbed off over on me……:/………:) ive looked at fb pages like frugally sustainable the last few years……..or i could do like my old college friend said–fudge sounds too complicated–just go buy it…..:) but i had fun trying this past fall to make some things, and im sure ill try again………:) thanks for posting…….:)

By: Katy Judy

Katy Judy — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:28:12 +0000

I make it every year for many years now and has never failed me either. I’m teaching my daughter and have told her I feel success or failure depends on that rolling boil for a full five minutes. Not a wimpy boil but the big plops and timing begins at that point. Your arm may get tired stirring but the results are worth it.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 13:20:23 +0000

In reply to Maureen | Orgasmic Chef. Maureen, This is a great recipe. When you make it again, you'll kick yourself for waiting so long.

By: Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 12:00:06 +0000

I haven’t made fudge for a long time. I think it’s time. I remember how good this recipe is.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 02:43:11 +0000

In reply to Marta Moulder. Do you know what went wrong, Marta?

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 02:42:39 +0000

In reply to Kevin Goodnight. I agree, Kevin. It tastes good, has a creamy texture and it's reliable. You can't ask more of fudge than that.

By: Kevin Goodnight

Kevin Goodnight — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 22:58:09 +0000

This is the fudge Mama makes and has been since the early 70’s. Like you I used a different recipe and it failed too. Don’t fix what ain’t broke!!!

By: Marta Moulder

Marta Moulder — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 22:09:38 +0000

I made this fudge recipe this morning. My fantasy turned into a flop in five seconds flat. Maybe ,by this time next Christmas,, it will set. Ugh.LOL