This Is How Long Homemade Fudge Can Last (2024)

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How long can homemade fudge last? ›

Fudge is best stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks wrapped up in its original wax paper. NEVER REFRIGERATE your fudge as this will draw out the moisture and leave you with dry, crumbly fudge.

In general, fudge that is kept in an airtight container at room temperature will last for one to two weeks. Refrigerating fudge can extend its shelf life to two to three weeks. Freezing fudge will extend its shelf life to around three months, if tightly sealed.

Condensed milk fudge will last about 2 weeks at room temperature in an airtight container. Stored in the fridge, Fudge should last about a month.

Fudge is best stored at ROOM TEMPERATURE in an airtight container (any food storage container - with a good lid! - will do). We strongly suggest immediately upon receiving your treats, transfer to an airtight container. This will preserve freshness the longest, as it will prevent it from drying out.

Here's how to do it: First, make sure that your fudge is completely cooled. Wrap the fudge tightly, first with layers of wax or parchment paper, and then an exterior layer of aluminum foil. Store the wrapped fudge in an airtight container, which will help prevent freezer burns and ice crystals from forming.

Fresh fudge is best stored at room temperature. To ensure your fudge is at best quality, it's important to store the fudge in a cool, dark, dry place like a kitchen cupboard or pantry. Don't just leave fudge on a plate on your counter! Room temperature fudge will keep for a couple weeks.

To properly freeze fresh fudge, cut the candy into whatever size pieces you prefer. Smaller pieces will allow you to just pick two or three pieces from the freezer at a time, while keeping the fudge in larger blocks creates less surface area to dry out.

Homemade fudge will typically last about 1-2 weeks if sealed in an airtight container and stored at room temperature. Storing in a cool, dry location will help to lengthen its shelf life.

If you leave it out in the air, it will dry out. If you keep it wrapped in plastic, it will stay fresher. If you keep it in a zip lock baggie, it will stay more moist.

How do you store fudge in jars? ›

Fudge does not need to be stored in a sterilised jar but one with an airtight seal is a good idea. Otherwise try to use a container with a tight-fitting lid. In a cool place the fudge will keep for about 2 weeks but you can also keep the fudge in the fridge which will extend the life for 3 to 4 weeks.

Properly stored fudge can last for 2 to 3 months in the freezer. I'll admit it though, I've eaten mint chocolate fudge that was frozen for 6 months and it was still delicious!

Store uneaten fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

These items are essentially the same with one big difference: no sugar is added to evaporated milk. Sweetened condensed milk also has 60% of the water removed, but contains 40% sugar. Due to the big flavor difference, they cannot be substituted for each other.

Both are concentrated, shelf-stable milk products that have been heated until at least 60 percent of their water content has evaporated. The main difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk is that evaporated milk is unsweetened while condensed milk is sweetened.

The trick to good homemade fudge is to cook the ingredients to the right temperature to form a sugar syrup, and cool the mixture properly so the texture of the fudge turns out smooth and firm, but soft enough to cut.

Under- or overcooking the sugar

Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

How Long Do You Let Fudge Cool Before Cutting? The fudge will need about two to three hours to set up. It's hard to resist the temptation to cut into the fudge, but try to wait until it sets up before cutting.

Wrap It Right

Unlike hard candy, fudge can dry out and become crumbly when exposed to air. To keep it soft and fresh, wrap fudge tightly in plastic after it cools.

An open jar of peanut butter stays fresh up to three months in the pantry. After that, it's recommended to store the peanut butter in the fridge (where it can maintain its quality for another 3-4 months).

Can I eat month old fudge? ›

Depending on the storage method, you can keep fudge fresh for one week to several months. It's all about packaging fudge properly to keep any air from drying it out and avoiding changes in temperature. Those factors can change the flavor and texture of fudge.

Does peanut butter fudge need to be refrigerated? No, you can keep the fudge at room temperature for up to a week, but be sure to keep it in an airtight container or cover with some plastic wrap. You can keep the fudge in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Condensed milk fudge will last about 2 weeks at room temperature in an air tight container and about a month if refrigerated. You may individually wrap each fudge piece, place it in an air tight container and freeze it for 3-4 months.

This may be done by multiple people. An ounce of fudge will typically cost between $1 and $2, with the average price falling between in the middle.

You can freeze the condensed milk in a clean airtight container (note that it will not freeze solid due to the sugar content) for up to 3 months. Thaw the milk overnight in the fridge. If it separates slightly then a brief whisk or a vigorous shake in a tightly sealed container should make the consistency smooth again.

Not Beating the Fudge Enough

If you stop beating while it is still glossy, it will not form the proper sugar crystals. The best solution for this situation is to be diligent about beating your fudge. Watch the texture closely and only stop once all traces of glossiness are gone. What is this?

To keep homemade fudge at its best, cover it tightly with waxed paper, foil, or clear plastic wrap. Once wrapped, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If the recipe specifies that you store it in the fridge, be sure to keep it there.

On average, a vacuum-sealed product under freezing conditions can last up to 5-6 months or even 1-2 years, depending on your freezer capacity. On the other hand, refrigerated vacuum-sealed products can last up to 1 to 2 weeks.

Murdick's arrived on Mackinac Island in 1887, following the traditional confectionary recipes of Mrs. Henry Murdick (Sara) and a renowned marble table to give the fudge a unique texture.

To keep homemade fudge at its freshest, cover tightly with waxed paper, foil, or clear plastic wrap; store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, or refrigerate if specified in the recipe.

How do you pack homemade fudge for shipping? ›

Homemade fudge is wrapped in foil and wax paper to keep it fresh while shipping.

Add evaporated milk and reheat. If you followed your recipe's instructions and your fudge still did not harden properly, add a little bit of evaporated milk (start with 1/8 of your recipe's amount) and very slowly bring your fudge back to a boiling point, carefully checking your candy thermometer to avoid burning.

The best way to defrost frozen fudge is to place it in the fridge. Make sure you leave the wrappings in place. This will make sure that the moisture produced during defrosting remains on the wrapping and doesn't affect the texture of the fudge.

Store in an airtight container. Fudge does not need to be kept refrigerated.

Peanut butter can safely be stored in the freezer for approximately 6 months before it begins to deteriorate in terms of flavor. You can consume it after that 6-month mark, but it may not taste as good. Plus, the longer you leave it in the freezer, the more likely it is to develop freezer burn.

Smaller crystals result in a smoother, creamier consistency in the finished fudge. Coarse grainy fudge results when large crystals are allowed to form. Butter is added in the final stages to add flavor and smoothness and inhibit large crystal formation.

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

If your fudge is tough, hard, or grainy, then you may have made one of several mistakes: You may have overcooked it, beaten it too long, or neglected to cool it to the proper temperature. Don't throw out the whole pan, because you may be able to melt the fudge down and try again.

Unfortunately, there is no substitute for it in a fudge recipe. While you can use evaporated milk in place of regular milk in many circ*mstances, the same is not true in reverse. Also, be sure you do not confuse evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk, as they are two entirely different products.

Substitute Heavy Cream for Evaporated Milk

This thicker, much fattier dairy product will make the recipe turn out richer than if you had used evaporated milk or half-and-half, but it is still a good substitute. Use the same amount of cream as you would evaporated milk.

Is it better to use condensed milk or evaporated milk for fudge? ›

Make sure that you grab a can of sweetened condensed milk and NOT evaporated milk. Sweetened condensed milk is thick and sweet and will give you the proper consistency for this fudge.

While we don't recommend substituting condensed milk for evaporated milk or vice versa, you can make your own condensed milk when you're in a pinch. Simply heat together 1½ cups of sugar and one can of evaporated milk until the sugar has fully dissolved.

Evaporated milk gives body to smoothies, thickens up and sweetens coffee, and adds nuance and richness to creamy soups and chowders, not to mention savory sauces and even oatmeal. If you don't have much of a sweet tooth, you can also use it in place of sweetened condensed milk in plenty of desserts.

To substitute evaporated milk for fresh milk, one cup of whole milk is equivalent to 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water. However, you should only substitute for cooking, not for drinking.

Fudge does not need to be stored in a sterilised jar but one with an airtight seal is a good idea. Otherwise try to use a container with a tight-fitting lid. In a cool place the fudge will keep for about 2 weeks but you can also keep the fudge in the fridge which will extend the life for 3 to 4 weeks.

To keep peanut butter fudge fresh, store it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Allow fudge to come to room temperature before serving. You can also freeze fudge for up to 2 months.

Yes, you can also freeze fudge with condensed milk.

The first being, you'll need to wrap the fudge into cling wrap. You can also use plastic wrap. Just make sure you cut the fudge into appropriate sizes so that they fit into your freezer.

Changing temperatures too rapidly can have undesirable effects on texture and flavor, so keep the frozen fudge in the plastic bag and thaw in the refrigerator. Refrigerating will also help preserve fudge until you know you are ready to eat it.

It's important to protect the fudge from moisture and air. Moisture and air is what cause ice crystals to form, causing freezer burn. What is this? Make sure the fudge is completely set and at room temperature before slicing and/or storing.

Why did my fudge not get hard? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.