Auntie Dort is a sort of adopted Grandma who has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.  As my grandparents friend she has always been around for all of lifes big events.  Since my grandparents have passed away she has continued to be the grandma in our lives.

Every year Auntie Dort makes her famous almond roca and peanut butter fudge which are both amazing.  We try and visit her around the holidays and she always has a plate of fresh peanut butter fudge waiting for us.  My older sister is convinced that the fudge is for her, but I know that regardless of who she is making it for I will eat it until my stomach hurts.

So this year I decided that I was going to try my hand at making her peanut butter fudge.  Come to find out that it is actually very easy.  All these years I had this idea about her fudge being only something she could make with all of her baking experience.  Now I know that I can make it and it tastes just as wonderful as hers.

It is always nice to learn new things in the kitchen especially when for years you thought you couldn’t do it.  My skills continue to expand and thanks to encouragement from my family and friends I slowly becoming a more confident cook.

Peanut Butter Fudge

3 cups sugar

3 tablespoons White Corn Syrup

1 cup milk

1 cup chunky peanut butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cube butter

Mix together sugar, syrup and milk.  Cook over medium heat without stirring except once around the edge with a wooden spoon.  Cook to soft ball stage,235 degrees, and remove for the heat.  Add the peanut butter, vanilla and butter and cool to luke warm.  Beat until creamy and put in a pan to cool.  Cut and serve.

Tags: Fudge, Peanut Butter

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