Betty's Version of Borden's Magic French Fudge

[nutica102]

Gosh i loveeeeeeeeeee how u dress.... u look fantastic ..and u cook well

[watermelonridge]

BTY, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your videos!!!!!!!!!!! The recipes are great, the day trips, etc. It is all good. Most of all, I just love your accent. :-) (It's a toss up between you & Paula Deen!) LOL God bless you Betty. Keep up the great videos! :-)

[watermelonridge]

Using a microwave, STOPS the fudge from being overheated & burning! You only get it hot enough so that the chips can be smoothly mixed, by stirring them with a big kitchen spoon. Do NOT microwave until they melt. They will actually begin to look wet (like they are sweating,) when they get warm enough to mix. using your microwave makes this fudge so EASY to make!!!! :-)

[watermelonridge]

I do a very similar recipe, but in the microwave. :-) Place the chips in a glass mixing bowl, pour the liquids over the chips & stir to coat them all. Microwave for 1 minute, then for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring between, until the mixture is hot enough to stir to a smooth finish. When smoothly mixed, you can add nuts, if you want them. By experimenting with various types of chips & flavorings, I have come up with some fantastic varieties of fudge! I always give it for Valentine's Day. :-)

[lvick3]

just melt together the PB and chocolate first and add the condensed milk last, same process after that. You are so welcome. Love your recipes..

[bettyskitchen]

@lvick3 Thanks!

--Betty  :)

[lvick3]

Betty I have a really similar recipe, if you want to change it up sometime omit the last three ingredients and add 1 12oz jar of PB. Now you'll have PB fudge. I got this out of a newspaper clipping too.My family loves it. I'm definitely trying it your way too. It' looks yummy

[bettyskitchen]

@lvick3 Your peanut butter fudge sounds wonderful; I will try it that way! Thanks for the great tip!

--Betty :)

[XxPuddingFaceXx]

Thank you it came out so well! ^______^

[bettyskitchen]

@XxPuddingFaceXx Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty  :)

[chavitavb]

:( that looks soo good

[bettyskitchen]

@chavitavb Thanks!

--Betty :)

[durgaaa]

Betty, I've followed some directions using a good candy thermometer, and found that after fudge reaches a boil, no one gives the range of time it takes to reach soft ball or 235 F degrees. I have burned two batches waiting for 235 degrees to happen, and it is taking longer than 30 minutes of unstirred boiling to get to 230 degrees! How long should it take to get to soft ball and how deep of saucepan should be used ? 4 inches? 8 inches? I do like the Magic recipe but sometimes want a boiled one.

[bettyskitchen]

@durgaaa It should not take 30 minutes; I would estimate more like 15 minutes. I would use a pot that is about 6 inches deep. I hope this helps!

--Betty :)

[durgaaa]

I was wondering why you never seem to use silcone spatulas for scraping the pans and jars.

[bettyskitchen]

@durgaaa I have some of those; I just pick up my favorite utensils.

--Betty :)

[durgaaa]

@durgaaa -Someone is getting to lick the pans and wooden spoons then ! Yum.

[janicechiew1]

i think i can make it, because it is very easy....thanks Betty for sharing..

[SinnFein4ever]

I just made this for the first time, last night.

Instead of using cooking spray, I smeared the inside of the baking pan with goats'-milk butter.

And just before I put it in the fridge, I added some marshmallows that I'd also bought yesterday.

Not the regular kind, though...

I went to a local dessert-bakery, and bought a package that was made by hand (the kind that you have to keep refridgerated, because that's how it comes).

It turned out awesome!

Thank you for your help, Betty!

:)

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever Thanks for the great feedback! I love your idea of adding the marshmallows!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Thanks!

And don't forget, the fresh ones taste way better than the ones that you can store in your cubboard.

Also, if you can find them, try to the kind that don't have high-fructouse corn syrup in them (eating a lot of HFCS can cause diabetes, heart-disease, and cancer).

The kind which I bought were sweetened with sugar-cane sugar instead.

I still have quite a lot of them left in the fridge, and I'll probbably use them to make those Captain Crunch bars of yours.

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever I haven't see the fresh marshmallows--I will be looking for them. Thanks for a great tip!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

My pleasure.

If you don't have any dessert-bakeries near you (locally-owned ones are ussually the best bet), Whole Foods will have them.

By the way, What's the word for a bakery that only makes candy, pies, cakes, ice cream...ect. instead of bread, muffins...ect. ?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever I don't know the name--maybe confectionery?

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

I looked it up in one of my dictionaries.

You're right.

It is!

Thanks!

:)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

On a slight tangent, I could use some advice about a different chocolate recippe...

The other night, I was trying to make some chocolate truffles.

The recippe called for 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate, 1/2 lb semisweet chocolate, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons Grand Mariener liqueur, 1 Tablespoon prepared coffee, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, some powdered sugar, and some sifted cocoa powder.

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

The instructions told me, after preparing it, to leave it at room temperature for one hour, then spoon it onto a baking sheet to roll into balls (then roll the balls in the cocoa powder and powdered sugar).

I followed the instructions to the letter (except for adding coffee; I hate coffee), but it wouldn't cogulate, so I couldn't roll it.

I ended up with chocolate mousse instead.

What do you think went wrong?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever I'm not familiar enough with the chocolate truffle recipe to say what went wrong. Maybe something was omitted or too much or too little.

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Is whipping cream the same as heavy cream?

Can they be used inter-changably?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever Yes, they are the same thing--you may use them interchangeably.

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Then that couldn't be the problem..

I'll give you the rescipe, and you can tell me what you think...

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

(part one)

"Chop the chocolates finly with a sharp knife and place in a heat-proof mixing bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just boils. Turn off the heat and allow the cream to sit for 20 seconds. Pour the cream through a fine-meshed sieve onto chopped chocolate. With a wire wisk, slowly stir the cream and chocolates together until the chocolate is completly melted. Whisk in the liqueur (if using), coffee and vanilla."

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

(continued)

"Set aside at room-temperature for 1 hour. (everything was fine until this point) Using two teaspoons, spoon round balls of the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll each ball of chocolate in your hands to make it roughly round. Roll in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or both."

What do you think could have gone wrong?

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever The instructions sound easy--I can't imagine what the problem was!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

Well, an interesting thing happened...

I put the left-overs in the refrigerator after we had eaten some of it, and the next morning, it had completely coagulated.

It had the consistancy of actual truffles, and a lot of the cream had risen to the surface, and apparently become coco-butter.

I suspect that the problem was that the instructions callled for it to be cooled at room-temperature, when it should have said to put it in the fridge to cool.

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever That makes sense. I think you figured it out!

--Betty :)

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

(laughs)

Well, I guess the moral of the story is, just because you're following a rescipe, doesn't automattically mean that the person who wrote it knew what they were doing!

XD

I got the recipe out of cookbook which was put together to raise funds for the local volunter fire-department in the town where we're vacationing.

It's an anthology of recipes by various local people (some from local restraunt-owners).

[SinnFein4ever]

@bettyskitchen

I'm thinking of substituting goat's milk (whole) for the "Eagle Brand" sweetened condensed milk.

How much sugar should I add to the goat's milk?

[SinnFein4ever]

3:17

That's "Rodelle Pure Vanilla Extract"!

I have a bottle of that in my spice cuboard!

I use that to cook with all the time!

:)

[bettyskitchen]

@SinnFein4ever 

[cutie101464]

does it have to be sweetened condensed milk

[bettyskitchen]

@cutie101464 No, but you need to substitute something that will be similar.

--Betty :)

[FamilyofPeople]

Instead of a double boiler could you use a bowl over a pot of boiling water? Thanks

[bettyskitchen]

@FamilyofPeople Yes, as long as the bowl is safe for high heat--like corningware or Pyrex or metal. You could also use a smaller pot over a larger pot.

--Betty :)

[FamilyofPeople]

@bettyskitchen Thanks again :)

[Emux33]

Thanks for replying so fast! :)

[Emux33]

And can we use a springform pan instead? :P

[bettyskitchen]

@Emux33 Yes, a springform pan will be fine.

--Betty :)

[Emux33]

Must it be Eagle Brand condensed milk?

[bettyskitchen]

@Emux33 It just needs to be sweetened condensed milk; it doesn't matter what the brand is.

--Betty :)

[Chantelle4BillieJoe]

hmmm they look really tasty :) love your videos x

[taslinTV]

Ooh I love fudge....*licks lips* Great job...nothing beats homemade choccies full of love =)

5 stars, or should I say "thumbs up"

Peace!

Taslin

[vortex8123]

I made some today and it taste awesome!!!!!thx for posting this video

[bettyskitchen]

@vortex8123 Thanks for the wonderful feedback!

--Betty :)

[vortex8123]

Hi Betty....I love your videos:) I want to know...do u need to use 14oz???

[bettyskitchen]

Actually, for this recipe you should use 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk. If you don't have that amount, you can adjust all of the other amounts to be in proportion, and it will work!

--Betty :)

[blessone48021]

Betty, Can you tell me how to make maple nut fudge?

[bettyskitchen]

I have never made maple nut fudge. I would research it and make a version of it, but it might not be exactly the kind you have had and would be expecting.

--Betty  :)

[BratzForeverDimondz]

i really wanna make these,i can't resist my fudge!!!

[bettyskitchen]

These are *so* easy to make, and they are really good fudge! I hope you get to try them! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Daniel,

I think you will really enjoy this fudge! Thanks for the nice comment!

--Betty :)

[booblespatpat]

How delicious, can't wait to try it, thanks Betty xx

[bettyskitchen]

I hope you enjoy the fudge! We had it around Christmastime, and it was really great! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[LilPrinces5]

do you have to use eagle brand condensed milk? or can i use any other brand of condenced milk

[bettyskitchen]

You may use *any* brand of sweetened condensed milk--It will be great!

--Betty :)

[BacilisKeboe]

that's look easy to make... thanks betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

It is really easy, and it tastes wonderful! I hope you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[FashionModel29]

Making thus tonight! Lol we were at the store looking for the chocolate chips and we were gna get toll house hips but then we got the ones you have in this video and we had no idea thats what you had lol

[bettyskitchen]

I hope the fudge came out great! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[graciezzz]

Love your videos Betty! I made this exact same recipe for Christmas but now Eagle Brand calls it "Foolproof Chocolate Fudge". If you go to their website they give the microwave option also.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the update! That will be helpful for people looking for the recipe from Borden's. Thanks for your compliment on my videos!

--Betty :)

[mpe1508]

Could I just use a regular pot or pan over a pot of boiling water? Or is a double necessary?

[bettyskitchen]

A double boiler is not necessary--just convenient. You can use a pan over a pot of boiling water, or just use a pan over low heat, stirring constantly. Thanks for asking! Happy New Year!

--Betty :)

[mpe1508]

Thanks! Have a Happy New Year as well!

[sns1618]

I just tried this today and it is soooo yummy!!! I love how easy it is. My toddler and I did it together! Thanks for the recipe!!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the wonderful feedback! I'm glad this was something you could share with your toddler! Have a Happy New Year!

--Betty  :)

[Sakurakura]

If I ever get a double broiler I will make this fudge. It looks fantastic and I know so many people who would enjoy it!

Thanks again for the fantastic video!

[bettyskitchen]

You do not have to use a double boiler; it is just convenient. Use a pot over a pot of boiling water, or just melt the chocolate in a pot over low heat, stirring constantly until it melts!

--Betty :)

[doogan17]

im so glad i found ur channel, i cant cook at all, but u make it seem so easy :) also, i love ur sweater!! u look nice

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks...and thanks!

--Betty :)

[ScorpioB4by]

betty!

will it work if i use dark chocolate or white chocolate?

because i dont like milk chocolate

[bettyskitchen]

I think it will be fine with any type of chocolate--I like dark chocolate better, too!

--Betty :)

[PointingTheWeigh]

That is such a wonderfully easy recipe and looks SOOO delicous!

Your finger nails look gorgeous. I noticed this as I am qualified in Beauty therapy.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and all your family!!

Love and hugs to all from the UK XX

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Linda!

Thanks for all of your compliments! If you have any ideas for new looks for fingernails, please let me know. I usually get a soft French manicure, but I had these tips painted red with a silver trim for Christmas!

I wish you and your family the Happiest of New Years!

Love to all of you,

--Betty :)

[evegpt]

My DH just walked by and said, "Wow, who's that?" LOL....Thought you might like to kinow. I have made this fudge and it is good, a little sweet but hey, it's fudge.

[missannieapple3]

whats a DH ?

[evegpt]

DH=Darling Husband or Darn if you are mad at him. LOL

SIL=sister in law

BIL=brother in law

DD=darling daughter

DS=darling Son

Etc....it's just computer talk used in chat rooms and on message boards to save time typing

[missannieapple3]

i do use messenger n txts n stuff but where im from we dont use that slang

[bettyskitchen]

I don't use abbreviations much, but I've come to understand most of them!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the info!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

I get abbreviations so often that I printed the meanings of several pages worth, so I could interpret some of my comments!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your wonderful feedback!

--Betty :)

[Barginjunkie69]

look's great !!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks!

--Betty :)

[PrettylindaCp]

its been a while since i didnt comment great recipe (like always) i will make it

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your sweet comment!  It's nice to hear from you!

--Betty :)

[brawyn777]

hi Betty,thanks for the fudge video,i am gonna try it,that looks so easy,can you do a video on divinity fudge?i love your videos,you are such a nice lady,i love all your videos

[bettyskitchen]

I have divinity fudge on my "to do" list, but the list is very long! It will take me some time to get to it! Thanks for the request!

--Betty :)

[richardpeej]

Wow-looks lovely ! I will get the ingredients when we go shopping next Tuesday. Thank you for the recipe Betty

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Richard,

I hope you got to try the Magic French Fudge! It is a nice recipe! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[Barginjunkie69]

looks great.. i will be trying this

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! I hope it comes out wonderfullly for you!

--Betty :)

[georgiatavira]

Betty, Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Thank you so much for all the wonderful recipes you've posted here on YouTube. You have such a pleasant, friendly manner and such a winning smile that it's a real joy to watch you. I'm making this delicious (and easy looking) fudge as soon as I post this. Thanks again!

[bettyskitchen]

I hope you enjoyed the fudge! Thanks for your lovely comment! Have a Happy New year!

--Betty :)

[acreasy1]

I made this yesterday just because I had the ingredients on hand and I was waiting for our company to arrive. It's delicious! I truly appreciate all you do for your viewers, Betty. :) Thank you. I hope you had a Merry Christmas!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the great feedback! Have a Happy New Year!

--Betty :)

[JimmyMacJones]

Lovely. :-)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks, Jimmy!

I hope your ankle is better...

Take care,

--Betty :)

[PrincessOfSummer13]

Do we have to use a double boiler?

Can we melt normal chocolate and add the other ingredients?

[bettyskitchen]

You don't need a double boiler. Just melt the chocolate in a saucepan, but stir it continually, so that it doesn't stick. It will be great!

--Betty :)

[PrincessOfSummer13]

Thank you !

[TheTechManiac]

^_^ I <3 this recipe! Your awesome at showing steps! Hope to see more of your recipes.

*Subscribed*

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[tylarea]

This looks delicious!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! It's really easy and tastes great!

--Betty :)

[kokonutbaby1]

Hey Betty, this is definately a keeper! Making this tomorrow! Thanks! ---Angie

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Angie,

I hope your Magic French Fudge turned out well!

--Betty :)

[KrystalBall11]

I made this in the microwave last year, and it was an incredible hit. I made a double batch for Christmas eve (yesterday) and literally had two 1" squares left!! Merry Christmas!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the feedback!

--Betty :)

[Ragrog105]

Wow, this is too easy. Thank you Betty. Will this work with any chocolate, like Dove Dark Chocolate? I am a chocoholic, BIG time. Another keeper added to my favorites.

[bettyskitchen]

I haven't tried this recipe with Dove Dark Chocolate, but I think it would be fine. I really love dark chocolate, and dark chocolate fudge sounds great!

--Betty :)

[sazara123]

Thank you Betty for sharing this wonderful recipe with us.

Happy Holidays to you and your family.

May 2010 be filled with happiness and kindness.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your kind wishes! Happy New Year to you!

--Betty :)

[balleticgirl2311wp]

Merry christmas betty! love your videos!!!!!!! and you too!!!!! haha take care xoxo

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your comment! I really apprecitate it! Have a Happy New Year!

--Betty :)

[DTR215]

great videos so easy to follow and come out so tastey like others have said you need your own food network show :D just made these waiting for them to cool iv made a few of the things from your videos everyone loves the apple dumplings

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your wonderful feedback! Thanks for taking the time to write!

--Betty :)

[karlalana]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Betty! What a great recipe thanks so much for sharing!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

You are welcome for the recipes! Have a Happy New Year!

--Betty :)

[fcukyouuuuus]

merry christmas betty!

[bettyskitchen]

Happy New Year!

--Betty :)

[fezan84]

Love it, I might make this right now =]

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! Your comments are always so sweet!

--Betty :)

[Exspeed240]

merrryxmas

[bettyskitchen]

and a Happy New Year to you!

--Betty :)

[ZooOf2]

Merry Xmas Betty and thanks alot for sharing it with everyone! :) -Shelly

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Shelly,

you are welcome for the recipes!  Happy New Year!

--Betty :)

[wc3nExiZi]

looks great.

you rock betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks so much!

--Betty :)

[glasstech038]

i have to go out to the store and i ALWAYS check to see whats new i hope i can make this today to take to my in laws for chirstmas dinner you ROCK betty thanks a million

[bettyskitchen]

I hope you were able to get the ingredients for the fudge! Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty  : )

[craig9843]

Hey Betty....that seems really simple. There is a recipe that my mother makes that is a lot harder to do. As you said you never know if it will more or not. Thanks so much. Always look forward to what you will show us next.

Craig

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Craig,

Yes, this fudge is very simple! You really can't mess it up!

--Betty  :)

[DJTonyAllen]

nice one betty!!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the comment!  I appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[xchevygurlx]

gosh that looked delicious! im a major chocolate lover, might make it one day :)

[bettyskitchen]

I hope you do make it! It is *so* easy, and never fails!

--Betty :)

[irishgal451]

ur awsom betty

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! I appreciate your comment!

--Betty :)