Orkney Fudge
Soft, creamy, melt in the mouth fudge made in one pan with butter, milk and sugar.
- Time1 hr plus setting
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.11 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
Grease and line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper.
- 2
Put the butter, sugar, milk, condensed milk and golden syrup in a heavy based, deep pan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved completely and the butter is melted.
- 3
Bring to the boil, then simmer on a medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring all the time so it does not catch, until it is thick, golden and reaches 116C on a sugar thermometer.
23 min 20 s - 4
Take off the heat, stir in the vanilla and beat firmly with a wooden spoon for 3 to 5 minutes, until it thickens and loses its gloss.
4 min - 5
Pour into the tin and level the top. Leave to cool for 30 minutes, then mark into squares with a knife.
- 6
Leave to set completely for 2 hours, then cut and store in an airtight tin for up to 2 weeks.
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.
