Old Fashioned Vanilla Fudge
Soft, crumbly, buttery fudge with a deep vanilla taste, made in one pan and cut into squares once set.
- Time1 hr 30 plus setting
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.12 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Butter and line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper. Keep a cup of cold water and a small plate in the freezer for testing.
- 2
Put the sugar, butter, milk, cream, golden syrup and salt in a large heavy pan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the butter has melted.
7 min - 3
Turn the heat up to medium and bring to a steady bubble. Cook for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom, until it turns pale gold and thick.
40 min - 4
Test by dropping a little into the cold water. When it forms a soft ball you can squash between your fingers, it is ready. A sugar thermometer reads 115C.
- 5
Take off the heat, stir in the vanilla and let it cool for 5 minutes. Beat hard with a wooden spoon for 5 to 8 minutes until it loses its shine and turns thick and grainy.
8 min - 6
Scrape quickly into the tin and smooth the top. Leave for 2 hours until firm, then lift out and cut into small squares.
120 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
