Cardamom Spiced Fudge
Makes: Around 40 pieces
Takes: Over 1 hour
I love making my own fudge, and they make the perfect gift. You can taste the love in each and every piece. I've added my fave spice green cardamom . It tastes wonderful with some raisins and nuts too, just stir these through before you pour into the tin to set.
Ingredients
400ml double cream
350g caster sugar or vanilla sugar
50g unsalted butter
1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
1 tablespoon liquid glucose
a cooks / sugar thermometer
Method
Mix together all the ingredients in a large heavy based saucepan and turn on the heat. Gently warm until the butter melts.
Pop the thermometer in the pan and turn up the heat to a steady boil. Stir it often and allow the temperature to reach 116°C (soft ball stage). Don't be tempted to take it off the heat too early as the fudge won't set.
Turn the heat off and allow to cool to 110°C. In the meantime line a 20cm x 20cm baking tin with parchment paper.
Once the fudge has cooled, beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until it reaches 60°C. It takes a while but don't give up otherwise your fudge will form large sugarcrystals and have a grainy texture.
Beat for a few more minutes (and stir in any nuts and raisins if using) and pour into the lined tin. Smooth the top and leave to set at room temperature overnight.
Once set, cut into your favourite shapes before serving. Store in an airtight container for upto 4 days.
