On 09/11/2011 11:50, RogerN wrote:
> I've tried making fudge and only once, about 35 years ago, a batch came out
> good. I like most fudge from fudge shops or the fair but can't get any
> homemade to come out right.
>
> My last attempt was the carnation fudge kit from the store, uses evaporated
> milk, marshmallows, chocolate chips. It came out soft and smooth but very
> dry and boring tasting, it will most likely be thrown out for age instead of
> being eaten.
>
> Any good recipes or secrets?

My mum's recipe is essentially the carnation one, but it also adds
butter and sugar (you didn't mention those, but I don't want to make any
assumptions, since I've never seen the kit). Hers never ended up dry,
but was slightly soft and creamy. Are you maybe cooking it too long?
Mum's directions say to boil the mixture for 5 minutes in a heavy
bottomed saucepan. She never ever used a candy thermometer and I've
found the five minute rule to be just about perfect, too.

Is that any use?

-Jen