Pumpkin and Goat's Milk Fudge ~ Sunny Day for Dog Play

I'll have to make these again, I realized I should have double checked and tested my thermometer. I am still using a candy thermometer I've had for over 12 years. It's an acurite thermometer by Chaney Instruments. I really need to invest in a better candy thermometer.

I later tested my thermometer (sigh). It read 195°F at boiling point. That means I should have taken my fudge off the heat at 219°F instead of 236°F. Quite a difference.

I just had a brain lapse. My word! My mother gave me a nice stainless steel candy thermometer made by Taylor (Smacking myself in the head!) Sheesh, I definitely have to make this fudge again.

What a tasty treat to make. I did not have an 8 x 8 inch pan so these came out a bit thin.

Gus

Jesse and Sadie

Comments

Candy C. said…

Pumpkin fudge sounds yummy! Let us know how the next batch comes out and please share the recipe! (I couldn't read it on here.)

October 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM

Bluestocking Redneck said…

I see you have blue and white Willow China! This is my favorite pattern and I have been fortunate enough to add some antique pieces to my collection over the years. I was also able to find a book about the beautiful Chinese legend behind the Willow dishes.

October 9, 2011 at 10:12 AM

Pioneer Woman at Heart said…

I found my smaller plate for sale at a Goodwill store. I think I paid about $.50 a plate. I was a rare find.

October 10, 2011 at 8:05 AM

Pioneer Woman at Heart said…

Candy, I'll try to get the fudge recipe posted soon.

October 10, 2011 at 8:05 AM

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