Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2011

First off I should tell everyone that though the ingredients to this recipe are correct the instructions are too vague. The original creator of this recipe is much more detailed in her description of what to do. The first two steps are pretty close to the original but when Suzy means lukewarm it should be more specifically around 120 F, this will take around half an hour to reach. And I believe the main reason most people are having trouble with it setting up is because they are not beating it long enough. You first off all need a stand mixer (heavy duty is the best) because the mixture is so thick. Then you beat on a medium speed until it loses its gloss like she said, however the proper loss of gloss comes after about 7-10 minutes of continuous beating (another good reason to use a stand mixer). The end result will be an attractive pale tan color, pretty much a few shades darker than an eggshell white. I hope people take my advice and try this recipe again because it really is a good one, if only the instructions were a bit more specific.

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rebecca

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2011

I am glad I read the other reviews. I followed this to the letter and ended up with maybe a limp taffy. I thought it might have been me so I purchased more ingredients to try again. I will look for another recipe.

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rreynolds63

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2010

I've made this recipe twice this week and both time it turned out excellent! I madfe it without any changes or additions to the ingredient list. A coupke of suggestions for anyone having trouble: make sure you use the appropriate size sauce pan, if its too large the mixture heats too unevenly since you are not stirring it. Be patient, especially when waiting for it to get to the correct temp, it may take a while, but its imprtant fot it to hit at least the lower end of the soft ball stage 234. Lastly, do not use a machine of any sort to stir the cooled fudge, it is very thick and may burn out the motor. also if you stir by hand you are less likely to miss the turn point. Again be patient, those who complained about the mixture not hardening most likely did't stir it long enough, I got blisters stirrin the first batch, but i finally set.

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Athumus

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2009

OMG - I can't believe how many people ended up with the same mess. This recipe should be removed. It's incomplete, I had a foggy memory about fudge making and chose this as the first one. Man..EXPENSIVE (TIME & MONEY)- results..I put it in the freezer and it's still not settled, that was like..a year or two ago. But this is the recipe I followed, it never did anything but GOO. Because it was so costly to make, I use it to top sweet potatoes in the over, or as a ham glaze - it's just syrup.

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gimmeabreak

Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2008

This recipe will work if you add 1 cup of white sugar. Follow the rest of the recipe and it is good. I tried this today and it failed the first time. I saw people mention sugar and I reheated my bad batch, added 1 cup of white sugar, let cool to 110f and then beat with wooden spoon until well mixed. Let cool and it set up perfect.

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trulyluvjesus

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2007

Maple fudge is hard to make, that's for sure, but this recipe will work as it's close to one I've made. I went through a lot of maple before getting it right. The recipe I've used is 2 cups maple syrup (not pancake syrup), 1/2 cup light (table) cream, and a pinch of salt. That's it. You have to get the temperature high enough, near 240F. Coating the side of the pan with butter will help prevent boilover. Don't stir it while it cooks. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool to 110F. Don't stir. Using a wooden spoon mix for about 3-4 minutes. If you don't mix it enough it won't set up, and if you mix it too much it will seize in the pan, becoming a hard mass almost instantly. I've erred both ways. It will look less glossy when it's ready. Turn the fudge into the pan and let it sit. And that's it. I think maple fudge is harder to make than other fudges. There is a lot less room for error with this recipe, so if you're not just fiddling around for fun (and you'd be upset if you lost a few dollars worth of syrup) then try something more likely to succeed.

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Paul G

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2007

I followed another reviewer's suggestion and added a cup of white sugar (I skipped on the flour. Flour in fudge???). Anyways, it came out spectacular! I couldn't have been more pleased! I am so glad I took a chance with this recipe (with the missing ingredient: an added cup of sugar, of course!).

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jamesbay

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2006

This is not a complete recipe. Please do not make this. I t will not turn out

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madison

Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2005

Don't even try it! I had the same experience as others who complained. I started with the original recipe but when it just didn't sound right, I added the cup of sugar & tbsp flour (flour in fudge???) someone suggested. It took quite a while to get this to boil on low, so it ended up to be a significant waste of time (and ingredients). I used a candy thermometer, was very careful and precise. I make killer chocolate fudge and peanut butter fudge, so it's not me, I swear! :) It was this sticky, taffy-like glop. I think it ruined my mixer, the taffy spun up the beaters and into the holes where the beaters are inserted. Switched to a wooden spoon and got a sore shoulder!! Decided maybe I'd put it in the oven and make a brittle out of it (didn't want to waste it and didn't remember the popcorn ball idea), but it didn't work.

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KELLYALBRECHT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Peoria, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2005

This recipe turned out sticky and gooey for me too. We decided to use it to make popocorn balls which turned out pretty good. This is something you can do if the fudge turns out bad for you too.

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