Fudge is made from a mixture of milk, butter and sugar, which is then heated to what is known as the soft-ball stage, 240 °F (116 °C), the name of the stage being how the temperature was determined before thermometers were used. The mix would have been dropped into cold water to see if it formed a lump, and there are different ball stages too.
Fudge is a surprisingly easy confection to make, assuming that the temperature is done correctly.
Fudge is also a very versatile dish, in that many other things, such as fruit, nuts and flavourings can also be added. With peanut butter fudge, what is added is, naturally, peanut butter. The peanut butter comes in two main varieties, smooth and crunchy, and these could give a different texture to the finished product. Once cooked, the fudge is placed into tins, allowed to cool, and then cut into pikes.
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