Mackinac Island is a nostalgic haven tucked in Michigan’s Lake Huron. To reach there, take a boat or a small plane to the tiny little island, which is less than 4 miles in size. The island is a popular tourist destination noted for its stunning scenery, quaint small-town charm, excellent eateries, and, above all, its kind people.
Mackinac Island is a nostalgic haven tucked in Michigan’s Lake Huron. To reach there, take a boat or a small plane to the tiny little island, which is less than 4 miles in size. The island is a popular tourist destination noted for its stunning scenery, pleasant small-town charm, excellent restaurants, and, most famously, its fudge. Mackinac Island fudge is still a famous and well-loved dessert. It’s a century-old dessert that has received amazing reviews from those who have tried it.
While the island has multiple fudge businesses, one in particular has been serving its famed sweet delights for almost a century. Murdick’s Fudge on Mackinac Island has a long history of making fudge. Fudge manufacturing is certainly an art form on Mackinac Island, and no visit to the island is complete without trying some of the island’s famed fudge. We won’t be able to replicate the fudge found on Mackinac Island, but that won’t stop us from making our own. Chocolate is delicious in any form, even fudge.
Simple ingredients used correctly can yield a thick and creamy fudge. We don’t have the skill set that these Mackinac Island fudge shops possess, but we do have a strong passion for this chocolate confection. If you’re new to creating fudge, this is a good place to start. Proceed with caution – it’s always vital to develop patience while working with hot sugar, because a sweet reward awaits at the conclusion of this candy making trip. This is our dedication to the original, and wow, does it taste delicious, but when have we ever turned down a good piece of chocolate?!Fudge from Mackinac Island
Preparation time: 40 minutes 16-20, depending on slice/piece size
INGREDIENTS
8 tbsp unsweetened butter
12 cup of milk
12 cup white granulated sugar
12 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
a tsp vanilla extract
12 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 cups granulated sugar
PREPARATION
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, milk, salt, brown and white sugars. Bring to a boil and continue to whisk for 6 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow it cool for a few minutes before adding the vanilla, cocoa powder, and confectioner’s sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat the fudge until it is smooth and thick.
Place in a greased baking dish. When the mixture is cold enough to touch, roll it into a log shape with a spatula, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
To serve, cut into slices. Enjoy!
