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Salted Caramel Fudge

Amy Treasure
Crumbly, creamy salted caramel fudge made the traditional way with only 5 simple ingredients. Perfect for an indulgent treat or make a batch for giving as gifts.
4.79 from 14 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Candy, Sweet treats
Cuisine British
Servings 36 pieces
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 400 g golden caster sugar
  • 350 ml double cream
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp golden syrup liquid glucose, corn syrup
  • pinch sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Next to your stovetop, set aside a jug filled with tap water and put a pastry brush.
  • Add all the ingredients to a large heavy-based pan set over medium heat.
  • Stir continuously until all the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.
  • IMPORTANT: If you see crystals starting to form on the edge of the pan, use the wet pastry brush to wipe down the sides of the pan.
  • When you are sure the sugar has dissolved bring the mixture to the boil continuously stirring so that the mixture doesn't catch and burn on the bottom of the pan.
  • When the mixture reaches soft boil stage 116ºC (240.8ºF) take the pan off the heat and don't touch it for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes use a wooden spoon to beat the mixture until it thickens and loses its shine. This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Pour into the baking tin and leave to set at room temperature.
  • Once set, cut into pieces using a sharp knife.

Notes

Caution

Please remember that during the boiling process the mixture gets extrmely hot. Do not let it come in to contact with your skin and don't be tempted to taste the fudge until it has cooled. 

How To Check For Soft Ball Stage Without Using A Thermometer

  • Before you begin cooking the fudge mixture place a bowl of very cold water next to the stovetop.
  • When the sugar has dissolved use a teaspoon to take a little of the mixture and drop it into the bowl of cold water.
  • Leave it to cool for a few seconds then take the ball of mixture out of the water and feel it between your fingers.
  • If the mixture is pliable and you can easily roll it into a ball it has reached soft ball stage.
  • If the mixture feels shapeless, wait a couple of minutes and repeat the test again.

Storage 

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Salted Caramel Fudge will keep well for 3 weeks.
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