Mackinac fudge is a popular confection known for its rich, creamy texture and sweet, buttery flavor. This decadent treat originates from Mackinac Island, Michigan, and has become a symbol of the island's rich culinary history. With its smooth texture and explosion of flavors, Mackinac fudge has captured the hearts of fudge lovers worldwide, making it a must-try for those visiting Mackinac Island or seeking a delightful indulgence.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
MACKINAC FUDGE
When I got married, a woman at my parents' church gave me this version of a popular Michigan treat. I sometimes pipe a bit of frosting onto each piece for decoration during the holidays. -Kristen Ekhoff, Akron, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 pounds (117 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining 1 cup butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat., Stir in marshmallows until melted. Add all chocolate; stir until melted. Stir in vanilla. Immediately spread into prepared pan; cool for 1 hour., Score into 1-in. squares. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 3 hours. Using foil, lift out fudge. Remove foil; cut fudge. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MACKINAC ISLAND OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE
One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.
Provided by QueenBee49444
Categories Candy
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 pounds, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine milk and chocolate in a medium size heavy saucepan;.
- cook over low heat until chocolate is melted.
- Add sugar, corn syrup and salt,.
- cook, stirring constantly, to boiling.
- Cook, without stirring to 234 degrees F. on a candy thermometer. (A teaspoon of syrup will form a soft ball when dropped into cold water).
- Remove from heat at once.
- Add vanilla and butter but do NOT stir in .
- Cool mixture in pan to 110 degrees F., or until lukewarm.
- Beat with wooden spoon until mixture thickens and begins to lose its gloss. (This will take about 15 minutes.).
- Spread in a buttered 8-inch x 8 inch x 2 inch pan.
- Let stand until set and cool.
- Cut into squares.
MACKINAC ISLAND STYLE FUDGE
Ah Mackinac Island, a Michigan tourism paradise known for its horse-drawn carriages, lilacs, the Grand Hotel [scene of the movie "Somewhere In Time"] and, oh yes, fudge. Wander through the streets and about every 3rd or 4th shop you pass will be a fudge shop, and you'll usually be able to watch the freshly boiled up fudge being spread and cooled on a marble slab. It's strangely addicting watching this process, and if you hang around awhile you'll get a sample eventually. This recipe purports to be an authentic version, though no particular fudge shop was mentioned as owning the recipe. The initial recipe is for a vanilla fudge. Chocolate fudge and peanut butter fudge variations follow, so read through the entire recipe if you want to make either of those flavors.
Provided by ReeLani
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 1 pound
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the milk, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt in a good sized heavy pan.
- Cook at medium heat until boiling; then boil for exactly 6 minutes, stirring.
- constantly.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar.
- Beat with a mixer until smooth and thick, and then add nuts (if desired).
- Pour into a buttered pan (perhaps 9" square) and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Once the fudge is firmed up, cut it into pieces of whatever size you choose.
- Peanut Butter Fudge:.
- Reduce the butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup of peanut butter.
- Chocolate Fudge.
- Mix 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder with the confectioners sugar before stirring into fudge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2642.6, Fat 96.5, SaturatedFat 61.1, Cholesterol 261.1, Sodium 1197.8, Carbohydrate 453.6, Sugar 441.9, Protein 5.1
MACKINAC ISLAND BUTTER PECAN FUDGE
One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.
Provided by QueenBee49444
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 pounds, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix sugar, syrup, cocoa, flour, and milk.
- Boil to soft ball.
- Add butter and vanilla.
- Cool and beat.
- Add Pecans.
- Pour on greased dish
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 24.8, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 34.2, Protein 1.9
MACKINAC ISLAND FUDGE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by cooksalot
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix milk, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt in heavy pan. Cook at medium heat until boiling. Boil exactly 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract,cocoa and confectioners' sugar. Beat with mixer until smooth and thick. Add nuts, if desired. Pour into a buttered pan and freeze 20 minutes. Cut into pieces. Makes approximately 1 pound of fudge. Peanut Butter Mackinac Island Fudge Reduce butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/2 cup peanut butter Great Hint: If you want to make "authentic" Michigan fudge, when the fudge has cooled somewhat,( find that marble cheese server your sister in law gave you years back and never used) and spoon the mixture on it and make a log! Then chill of
MACKINAC ISLAND MAPLE WALNUT FUDGE
One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.
Provided by QueenBee49444
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 pieces, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix flour and sugar in a saucepan.
- Add maple syrup, corn syrup and milk.
- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally to soft ball stage (232-236 degrees).
- Remove from heat and drop butter on top.
- Cool to lukewarm;.
- beat until glossy look begins to leave.
- Pour quickly into butter pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 33.9, Carbohydrate 127.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 104.2, Protein 1.8
MACKINAC ISLAND CHOCOLATE BUTTER PECAN FUDGE
One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.
Provided by QueenBee49444
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 pounds, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine sugar, butter and milk in a heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan;.
- bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Remove from heat;.
- stir in chips until melted.
- Add marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla;.
- beat until well blended.
- Pour into greased 9 inch x 13 inch pan.
- Cool at room temperature,.
- cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 75.8, Carbohydrate 56.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 49.4, Protein 2.2
MACKINAC ISLAND PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.
Provided by QueenBee49444
Categories Candy
Time 45m
Yield 64 pieces, 64 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter 8 inch square baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt together milk, water and chocolate.
- Stir in sugar and salt.
- Over moderate heat, bring to soft ball, about 234 degrees F. on a candy thermometer, stirring frequently. Keep bottom of pan free of lumps.
- Remove pan from heat.
- Add peanut butter, vanilla and nuts.
- DO NOT stir.
- When mixture cools to 150 degrees F, stir until it loses its sheen.
- Turn rapidly into buttered dish.
- When firm, cut into 1-inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 17, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.1, Protein 0.9
MACKINAC FUDGE
I got this recipe while on vacation in Mackinaw City, MI. Cooking time includes time required for chilling.
Provided by Cynna
Categories Candy
Time 1h5m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix sugar, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Add butter and bring mixture to a boil.
- Let boil for two minutes.
- Remove from heat and add marshmallows.
- Then add chocolate a little at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
- Add nuts, if desired.
- Pour mixture into 9x13 pan.
- Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 40, Sodium 120.5, Carbohydrate 87.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 80.3, Protein 3.9
Tips:
- **Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.** This will result in the best tasting fudge. - **Prepare a heavy, wide pan.** This will help to ensure that the fudge cooks evenly. - **Bring the sugar and milk to a boil, stirring constantly.** This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing. - **Stir the fudge constantly after it comes to a boil.** This will help to prevent it from scorching. - **Remove the fudge from the heat as soon as it reaches the desired temperature.** If you overcook it, it will be grainy and dry. - **Cool the fudge completely before cutting it into pieces.** This will help to prevent it from crumbling. - **Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.**Conclusion:
Making fudge is a relatively simple process, but it does require some patience and attention to detail. By following these tips, you can make delicious, creamy fudge that will be enjoyed by all. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
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