How soon can I make fudge?

[Debbieoz]

I am really wanting to make fudge this week. But, I'm afraid that it won't be good by the time Dec. rolls around. How early do you all make it? Also, I have a craft show on the first weekend of dec that I want to sell it at, is it too early to make it?

 

[CanadianJingles]

It should be okay for 2-4 weeks. The edges will start to dry out a bit. I wouldn't freeze it though.

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I'm ready to eat fudge.

 

[iluv2scrap]

I'm ready to eat fudge.

Me too! Especially peanut butter fudge, my favorite. :friendly:

 

[MrsSoup]

I got this by googling "freezing fudge".

Frozen fudge will keep for months if wrapped in waxed paper then again in aluminum foil and stored in an air-tight container. Wrap each individual slice or the entire box with plastic or aluminum foil and seal thoroughly. Properly wrapped it should keep for several months. Leave fudge in its wrapping for at least two hours upon removal from the freezer to permit it to return to room temperature.

Fudge stored in the refrigerator can last 2-3 weeks when kept in an air-tight container.

Fudge stored at room temperature in an air-tight container will last 7-14 days. Fudge should be stored in an air-tight container (tin or plastic), each layer separated by a sheet of waxed paper. Fudge stored in an air-tight container at room temperature will "ripen" over the first 24 hours.

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I knew there was a reason why I have a strong desire to eat fudge once it's made. I am saving the world from rotten fudge.

 

[BamaMom]

WOW! Helpful information. We might be making our fudge early after finding that out! So yay!

 

[luludou]

I started freezing mine last year... and it is as good as freshly made!! so now I make it early too!

 

[happy2bme]

I freeze mine as well and it tastes great. I am going to be making some this week.

:skate: Melanie

 

[Cathymac]

I always freeze mine...and I actually like to eat it still slightly frozen...ummm

 

[iluv2scrap]

I never thought of freezing my fudge, but i may make some early too now that i know i can. Thanks for the useful info. :friendly:

 

[Debbieoz]

Thanks for the great info on freezing it. I'm going to go make some today!!!

 

[Nutcracker]

Thanks Ladies! I needed to hear this!

 

[luludou]

I had some leftover a few months after Christmas and they were as good as freshly made.

 

[Cathymac]

Great. Now I want slightly frozen fudge. Sigh.