Does anyone know how to cook fudge that lasts 1 to 3 months? I have been making fresh fudge for years and it lasts about 2-3 weeks. I would like to supply a local farm shop but it would need to last at least a month.
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Quite a few local fresh fudge shops achieve a 3 to 6 month shelf life and say they don't use preservatives? Goodness knows how? Thanks.
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cybergrannie Gold Feedback Medal for All Time! 949 Feedbacks
May 25, 20180 found this helpful
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I would not believe what another competitor is telling you as all store bought fudge has preservatives or it will spoil after two+ weeks when left on a counter.
It would be nice if your farm shop had a refrigerator/freezer as I believe that is the only way to keep a supply of freshly made fudge.
Anyone stating that fresh fudge will keep on an open counter longer than two weeks need to have to give the buyer a list of all ingredients (if that seller is stating that they use all natural ingredients).
I owned a restaurant (many years ago) and freshly made fudge was a big seller and I was never able to find an additive to extend the shelf life so mine was always in the refrigerator or the freezer until needed.
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I would still be very interested if someone provides the name of an additive that would work and still be all natural.
cybergrannie Gold Feedback Medal for All Time! 949 Feedbacks
May 25, 20180 found this helpful
I see that everyone is recommending to freeze your fudge but that would not help you with your problem as you are looking for a way to extend the open shelf life in a farm shop.
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Perhaps you could "loan" the shop a small refrigerator that would keep your fudge for about a month or longer (just take out a few pieces at a time?). Just a thought...
Pghgirl40 Bronze Feedback Medal for All Time! 196 Feedbacks
May 27, 20180 found this helpful
Is it possible to make smaller batches and just restock the market more frequently? The farm market could tout your product as small, artisan batches...which in my area is a huge selling point. It's like 4th grade civics of supply and demand... small supply + high demand = better price! Just a thought! Hope it helps!
