This Is How Long Homemade Fudge Can Last (2024)

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This Is How Long Homemade Fudge Can Last? ›

To keep fudge fresh, it's important to keep it cool. With proper storage, fudge can last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.

Homemade Fudge stored in the fridge or refrigerator lasts about 2 - 3 weeks. It provides the cool temperature that this type of fudge exactly demands. The only real time you might need to refrigerate proper fudge is if weather conditions are extremely hot.

Storage, Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for about a month. Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions: Prepare chocolate fudge as instructed and, once cooled, wrap bricks of fudge in plastic wrap, and then aluminum foil.

Storing Instructions:

Condensed milk fudge will last about 2 weeks at room temperature in an airtight container.

To keep peanut butter fudge fresh, store it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Allow fudge to come to room temperature before serving. You can also freeze fudge for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.

Layer the fudge with waxed paper and store it in an airtight container. It's best to keep the fudge somewhere cool and dry to avoid any possibility of it melting. Putting the airtight container in a cupboard or tucked away in the pantry is best, rather than leaving it out on the counter.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Add Chocolate Mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture into the syrup and stir until smooth. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Evaporated milk doesn't have sugar added. The sweetened condended milk is needed as no extra sugar is added to the fudge. If evaporated milk were used then the fudge would not be sweet enough and also would still be too soft unless the fudge is frozen.

To know if your store bought fudge has gone bad, a good indicator would be the expiration date on the packaging. It is always best to go by this indicator even if there are no visible signs of spoilage yet. For homemade fudge, you can look for obvious clues – one of them being the texture of the fudge.

How many years is condensed milk good for? ›

How long can I keep Eagle Brand^® Sweetened Condensed Milk on my pantry shelf? Unopened and stored in a cool, dry area, our milk will last for about two years. Please refer to the Best If Used By date on the bottom of the can.

The same storage procedures go for sweetened condensed milk in general. Unlike evaporated milk, condensed milk usually does have an expiration date, so check the can label closely when purchasing. Both should always be refrigerated after opening.

Cover and refrigerate until cool and thick, and store up to a month in the fridge.

Most of the time fudge is consumed within the first week... however, if you plan on keeping it past the 3 week shelf life then you can freeze your fudge for up to a year by following this simple process. Wrap your fudge in an air-tight container.

The fudge will keep for 2-3 weeks, so it's best to make it as close to giving it as possible. To store the fudge, keep it in a zip-seal plastic sandwich bag, or in a sandwich container with a tight fitting lid and then transfer it into your gift container or box when you are ready to give it as a gift.

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

Signs That Your Fudge Has Gone Bad

Signs of spoilage include a dry, crumbly texture, discoloration, and an off smell or taste. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to discard the fudge to avoid any potential health risks.

The ratio of chocolate to condensed milk needs to be just right, otherwise you might end up with fudge that is too soft or too hard. Do not freeze the fudge to set it. Best way is to just be patient for a couple hours and set it in the fridge. If your fudge hasn't set, then you've gone wrong somewhere else.

Our fresh fudge keeps for up to 10 days, but whether you can wait that long is another matter. It freezes very well, simply wrap each slice (or the whole box) in foil or plastic to seal it. To defrost, leave in the wrapping for at least 2 hours. Please do not refrigerate, this affects the texture and flavour.

Too cooked

This fudge was cooked to a temperature of 118 °C (244 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is too concentrated and there is not enough water left to form syrup around sugar crystals. The result is hard and brittle fudge. To save the fudge, put it in a saucepan with 45 to 60 ml (3 or 4 tbsp.)