When we got married last August I decided to make our own wedding favours, partly to save money (you can read more of our budget tips here) and partly because I thought it would be fun… After lots of research we decided on fudge favours to accompany our afternoon tea wedding breakfast, with a name label tied on to serve as a place card too.
Making fudge was NOT as easy as I expected, and there were a few failed attempts along the way as I tried a range of recipes and techniques. Then I came across this recipe and with a few adaptions it turned out PERFECTLY and I was able to make the rest of the batches I needed without a problem too.
This recipe makes a lovely creamy fudge than can easily be cut into cubes and would also make a great gift for birthdays and Christmas too, as well as wedding favours. So here it is…
Ingredients
1 tin of condensed milk (397g)
150ml semi-skimmed milk
450g light muscovado sugar
1156 butter (unsalted)
1.5tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Put all of the ingredients into a large non-stick saucepan (a heavy base works best) and stir over a low heat until all of the sugar has dissolved (the mixture will stop feeling gritty as you stir it)
- Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture has reached the ‘soft ball’ stage. You can test this by dropping some of the mixture into ice cold water and seeing if it forms a ball shape, or use a sugar thermometer and aim for 116C.
- Remove the pan from the heat and beat for around 5 minutes. The mixture will thicken and start to become grainy. Stop while it is still pourable and when it starts to become grainy on the bottom. If you stop too soon the fudge wont set, but if you carry on too long you’ll get a dry crumbly fudge.
- Scrape into a lined tin (about 8 or 9 inches) and leave for about an hour before cutting into squares. If you use a slightly larger tin and spread it slightly thinner, you could also cut different shapes out using mini cookie cutters.
I made 3 batched of this fudge to cater for around 70 guests, so it worked out super cheap. I bagged the fudge in small cellophane bags and tied with twine. I attached name labels to each one so that they served as place names too, and was really pleased with how they turned out.
Let me know if you try out this recipe.
Thanks for popping by,
Kimberley x
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Well done for making your own fudge. We had it too but I brought ours in. Was enough work boxing it all up 😂 May try making some the boys would think I was amazing #sundaybest
Is there any other sugar that you can use? I really want to try to make fudge- but I am not the world’s greatest baker…like at all
That is a lovely personal touch to add to your wedding favours. They look very pretty on the table too #kcacols
yum I love fudge! Never knew how to make it, thanks for the recipe. Love the personal touch too #KCACOLS
I love fudge but I’ve never actually attempted to make my own!
Might have to give it a bash #KCACOLS
This is such a lovely idea, I’m getting married in June and would love to make everyone something like this. Fab idea xx #SundayBest
What a brilliant idea for a wedding favour and place name too. They look really good! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
What lovely touch to your wedding! They look great and sound delicious. #kcacols xx
I always love an edible favour, and it’s such a lovely touch to have something homemade at a wedding. I’m also a huge fan of fudge, so this is an all round winner for me! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
I LOVE fudge! It was what my mum craved when she was pregnant with me and ate 2 bars a day. It’s like I am addicted to it, I see it and have to eat it. I’ve never attempted to make it and after seeing this I am not sure why! Such a lovely idea for a wedding favour and they look lovely. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove x
This is lovely! My bro get married in a month, on a budget and they are still deciding on wedding favours. I’m gonna pass on this idea as his girlfriend has a sweet tooth and would love it!! xx #SharingtheBlogLove
Yum! And affordable too. We don’t do favors because I didn’t want the extra cost! #SharingtheBlogLove
Lovely job. I suck so bad at making fudge, caramel, melted candies. I try, but man…I can NOT do it. Your table setting for the wedding looked fantastic as well! #Sharingthebloglove
I’ve never made fudge. Must try this one! Lovely idea for a wedding favour. #sharingthebloglove
Oh that looks lovely. I wonder if I could attempt a dairy free version! Challenge accepted lol
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Yum! What a lovely thing to use as wedding favour. The table setting is beautiful #sharingthebloglove