Chocolate Orange Fudge
There’s something special about homemade edible gifts especially at Christmas. This delectable fudge doesn’t take long to make, requires only five ingredients and will save you $$ on expensive chocolates.
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About this Recipe
By: Sheridan Rogers
Make sure the sugar is dissolved before the mixture is brought to the boil. A lid on the saucepan can help to prevent formation of cystals but must be removed once the syrup begins to boil. Brushing down the sides of the saucepan also helps, as does having a candy thermometer on hand.
Ingredients
- sugar, 2 cups
- milk, 1/2 cup
- dark chocolate, 125g, broken into small pieces
- unsalted butter, 125g, chopped into small pieces
- orange, 1, finely grated zest and juice
Line the base and sides of a 17.5cm x 20cm square tin with baking paper.
Place all the ingredients into a large, heavy-based saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Brush down any crystals on the side of the pan with a brush dipped in warm water.
Insert a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to the boil. Boil over moderate heat until it reaches the soft ball stage (112-116oC). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove from the heat and let cool five minutes, then beat rapidly until it becomes thick and creamy.
Pour mixture into the prepared tin. As it sets, cut into squares.
The fudge squares can be wrapped individually or packaged between sheets of greaseproof paper in a box. Best stored in the refrigerator.