Easy Microwave Fudge
a rich, buttery, tablet-style fudge, this is quickly and easily made in a microwave
Equipment
- 1 large microwaveable jug or bowl
- 1 traybake tin, approx 18cm x 28cm lightly greased and lined with silicone or greaseproof paper
- 1 stick blender
Ingredients
- 500 g sugar caster or granulated
- 250 g butter salted
- 1 397 g tin sweetened condensed milk normal (not low fat) works best
Instructions
- Place the sugar, butter and condensed milk in the large microwaveable jug or bowl.
- Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, remove and stir well.
- Repeat this - microwave on full power for 2 minutes then remove and stir well several times, until the mixture has thickened and is a rich golden colour. This may take 15 - 20 minutes in total, depending on the wattage of your microwave. The mixture may look a bit lumpy and separated but don't worry, the next step will fix this.
- Use the stick blender to blend the mixture for a few minutes until completely smooth. Immediately transfer the blended mixture to the prepared tin and allow to set slightly - no more than 10 or 15 minutes.
- Cut the fudge mixture into squares in the tin while still warm.
- Allow to cool completely and enjoy!
Notes
If you don't have or don't want to use the microwave this can be made in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking and burning.
To test for readiness, drop a small amount of mixture into a glass of cold water, if the mixture does not dissolve and can be rolled into a very soft ball it is ready to remove from the heat.
Allow to sit in the pan for a few minutes then beat vigorously for 1 minute using a wooden spoon. Pour immediately into the prepared tin.