Peanut
Butter Fudge - Mix in a Jar
A gift from the
kitchen is homemade with love. A
canning jar is layered with two types of morsels and pecan pieces. The lid is covered with a circle of Christmas
fabric and attached by screwing the band on tightly. On a gift card, provide directions and other
ingredients needed. Tie card on
with raffia or Christmas ribbon. Place filled jar in a small gift bag stuffed
with colorful tissue. Create your own
“Mix in a Jar.” To fill a quart jar, you
will need 4 cups of ingredients. Have
fun and enjoy!
Preparation
time: About 15 minutes.
Equipment you’ll
need: Wide mouth quart canning jar,
non-stick saucepan, can opener, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, 9 x 13 x 2-inch
pan, table knife, and serving plate.
Safety: Ask an adult to sterilize the jar. It should be cool and totally dry before
filling. Carefully pour the hot candy
mixture into the pan.
Recipe:
1 12- ounce package peanut butter morsels (1
1/2 cups)
1 12- ounce package semi-sweet chocolate morsels
(1 1/2 cups)
1 cup pecan pieces
1. Sterilize a 1-quart wide mouth canning
jar.
2 First, pour peanut butter morsels into the
jar. Lightly tap on
counter to settle.
3. Second, pour milk chocolate morsels into jar. Lightly tap again.
4. Finally add the pecan pieces.
5. Screw on band tightly. Cover lid/band with fabric attached with a
rubber band.
6. On a gift card, provide a list additional
ingredients and directions.*
Punch a hole in card and tie onto the ring
with raffia.
Additional
ingredients and directions.*
1 14-ounce
can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon
pure vanilla extract
1. In a
saucepan, warm milk and vanilla on medium heat.
2. Stir
in the “Mix in a Jar.” Reduce heat and
stir constantly to avoid scorching.
3. Coat
pan with cooking spray and spoon in fudge.
4. Cover
and refrigerate for about 3 hours or until set.
5. Cut
into desired portions.
Clean up: Wipe of refrigerator and cool stove with a
damp cloth. Parents appreciate a very
clean kitchen.
Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.
Family and Consumer Science
Home Economist