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01/24/2012 National Peanut Butter Day Peanut Butter Fudge

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Recipe Introduction

Peanut butter is a common staple in over 90% of American households. It is also the most common use of peanuts in the United State. On average, Americans eat about 700 million pounds of peanut butter each year! Women and children prefer creamy peanut butter, while most men go for the chunky variety. Did you know it takes 550 peanuts to make a 12 ounce jar of peanut butter? Peanuts are naturally cholesterol free and also are a good source of folate and protein. In fact, the high protein content in peanut butter draws moisture and causes it to stick to the roof of your mouth. Peanut butter was first created in 1890 by a St. Louis doctor as a remedy for bad teeth. It became very popular with the doctor's patients, but the oil often separated from the grainy solids. In 1933, a California packer was able to homogenize the peanuts into a spreadable butter. To celebrate National Peanut Butter Day, bake some peanut butter cookies, spread some tasty peanut butter on toast, or enjoy a spoonful right out of the jar!

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 01/24/2012 National Peanut Butter Day Peanut Butter Fudge


Peanut Butter Fudge


4 Cups of Sugar
1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup
2 Sticks Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Evaporated Milk
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
2 Heaping Tablespoons Marshmallow Crème



Recipe


Spray a 9"X13" pan with Pam or other vegetable spray and set aside.

In a large sauce pan combine your sugar, corn syrup, butter and evaporated milk and cook until it reaches 242 degrees on your candy thermometer. A candy thermometer is very important to have when making this fudge and its very important that it not go over 242 degrees so keep a close eye on it.

When it reaches 242 degrees remove from heat and stir in all the other ingredients. Now with a wooden spoon rake and pour the fudge mixture out into your prepared pan. Let cool to room temperature before you cut into small pieces to serve or into slabs to give as gifts.

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