Fudge Fundamentals
This sweet treat is typically made from sugar, butter, and milk.
What is fudge?
This is the most common flavor of fudge.
What is chocolate?
Fudge first became popular in this country.
What is the United States?
This Canadian tourist destination is famous for its candy stores and fudge shops located near a world-famous waterfall.
What is Niagara Falls ?
Fudge is considered this type of sugary treat.
What is a confection?
This ingredient gives chocolate fudge its rich brown color.
What is chocolate (or cocoa)?
This nutty flavor is often made using a popular sandwich spread.
What is peanut butter fudge?
Fudge was first created in this century.
What is the 19th century (1800s)?
This Atlantic Canadian province is known for its seaside fudge shops that attract summer tourists.
What is Prince Edward Island ?
The smooth texture of fudge comes from the formation of tiny sugar crystals.
What are sugar crystals?
Fudge is usually cut into these shapes before serving.
What are squares?
This Canadian favorite combines fudge with a syrup produced by maple trees.
What is maple fudge?
Many early fudge recipes were shared among students at these educational institutions.
What are colleges (or universities)?
This mountain province is home to tourist towns such as Banff and Jasper, where fudge is a popular souvenir.
What is Alberta ?
Canada produces more of this sweet product than any other country in the world.
What is maple syrup?
This kitchen tool is often used to ensure fudge reaches the correct temperature.
What is a candy thermometer?
This flavor combines chocolate fudge with pieces of a popular chocolate sandwich cookie.
What is cookies and cream fudge?
This happy kitchen accident is believed to have helped create fudge.
What is a failed batch of caramel?
This British Columbia city on Vancouver Island is famous for its Inner Harbour and numerous specialty candy and fudge shops.
What is Victoria?
This Scottish treat is similar to fudge but has a grainier texture and is often made with condensed milk.
What is Scottish Tablet?
Fudge gets its smooth texture from tiny crystals formed during this process.
What is cooling (or crystallization)?
This is a red-and-white holiday fudge flavor.
What is peppermint fudge?
This Michigan island is famous for its fudge-making tradition.
What is Mackinac Island ?
This famous Michigan island, known for horse-drawn carriages and dozens of fudge shops, is often called the "Fudge Capital of the World."
What is Mackinac Island ?
The name of this Latin American caramel spread literally translates to "sweet of milk" and is often used in fudge recipes.
What is dulce de leche?