This year we are really trying to make Christmas extra special. Maybe it’s because it’s the first year our 3 year old really seems to be getting it, but we are making the most of every festive opportunity.
For me this has meant starting to spend a bit more time in the kitchen and doing some festive baking. Yesterday I had a go at making something I’ve never made before, a bit of fudge. Peanut butter fudge!
Ingredients
125g butter
500g dark brown sugar
120ml milk
250g crunchy peanut butter
1 vanilla pod (seeds only)
300g icing sugar
Method
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat.
2. Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to the boil for 3-4 minutes without stirring.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla seeds.
4. Place the icing sugar in a large bowl and pour the hot mixture on top. Using a wooden spoon, beat until smooth.
5. Pour into a square baking tray, and set aside to cool slightly before placing in the fridge to chill completely (this will probably take overnight).
6. Cut the fudge into squares with a sharp knife and store in an airtight container.
Such a simple recipe but so delicious once it’s done. Perfect for a Christmas treat for yourself or a lovely homemade gift for someone when presented in a glass jar with a bit of ribbon to jazz it up.
Happy Christmas baking!
I haven’t made fudge since school but this looks lovely – the jar is so cute! x
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Oh this sounds so good, I love peanut butter!! xx
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Love peanut butter, love fudge so this is clearly a winner for me!
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YUM! This sounds great – it’s a recipe we’ll be trying out as a home made gift this year.
Mmm this fudge looks delicious! Peanut butter in it too, this is my idea of heaven 🙂
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They look amazing. I can’t eat peanut butter but husband would love these! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
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This sounds amazing – as far as I’m concerned peanut butter is one of the best foodie things EVER. Thanks so much for sharing on #festivefoodfridays. What a lovely festive gift this would make.
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