Peanut butter fudge question

18 years ago

My recipe calls for 12oz. peanut butter chips, which I forgot to buy, so I will substitute real peanut butter instead. How much peanut butter do you think I should use?

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paula_pa
18 years ago
I don't know but before I found out my son was allergic to peanuts, I made the best peanut butter fudge that uses peanut butter. I think SharonFL posted the recipe here. I blogged about it. The chips add solidity to fudge recipes so I'd be cautious about substituting pb for pb chips in a fudge recipe.

Here is a link that might be useful: Peanut butter fudge
phyllis__mn
18 years ago
Paula, do you use just plain milk, like 1 per cent or something?
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paula_pa
18 years ago
I'm not sure what part the milk fat plays in fudge so I think I've always used whole milk in this recipe. I'll substitute if I know there's no 'science' involved but I really have no idea in this case. Alton Brown would probably know!
Pieonear
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks. I still don't know how much to use so I may wait and make it after I get the chips.
nodakgal
18 years ago
Make Sharons recipe! I've made that one for many years and its wonderful!!!
If you buy the PB chips you use them for this recipe! LOL

Salted Nut Roll Bars

1/2 cup margarine
12 oz bag peanut butter chips
1 can Eagle Brand Condensed milk
dry roasted, salted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
Butter a 9x13 pan. Put a layer of peanuts in but don't cover the bottom of pan completely. Set aside. Melt margarine, chips and milk over low heat or in microwave. Stir in marshmallows, don't melt. Spread mixture over nut layer and top with another layer of peanuts. Cool and cut.
Pieonear
Original Author
18 years ago
I would have to make it sans the nuts. Nuts are my fav food, but they tear up my belly because of diverticulosis(sp)? I guess I could make it without though and it wouldn't change the recipe that much.
Pieonear
Original Author
18 years ago
Or maybe it's diverticulitis(sp) that I have. LOL
pattico_gw
18 years ago
The best peanut butter fudge recipe "I THINK" is the one that is just like the choc. one that uses marshmello creme in a jar...only instead of choc. chips you use the peanut butter...Best I've ever tasted.

patti
kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
I make one that is made with confectioners sugar.Got the recipe at All recipes.com.Here is the link

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easiest-Peanut-Butter-Fudge/Detail.aspx

Kathi
patti43
18 years ago
I use the one pattico uses--it really is the easiest and best. Pattico, when I read your posts sometimes it seems like we're "Daryl and my other brother Daryl". (You'll get that if you ever watched Bob Newhart Show.) We seem to have a lot in common.

Another Patti
Pieonear
Original Author
18 years ago
Pattico, that's the recipe I'm attempting to make, except I don't know how much peanut butter to substitute for the pb chips. I love that recipe.

Kathi, that pic on the allrecipes site looks so yummy!

Patti, I get it. I loved Daryl, Daryl, and his other brother Daryl. LOL
susiesunshine
18 years ago
HOW ABOUT CALLING THE PEANUT COMPANY--- JIFF/ OR PETERPAN
HOW ABOUT CALLING... CHEF HOT LINE 1(800) 977-1224
OR.....
LOOK AT Martha Stewart... or Rachel Ray...
Just a few ideas...... Maybe GOOGLE>>>> SUBSTITUTES !!!!!
M E R R Y + C H R I S T MAS!!
susiesunshine
susiesunshine
18 years ago
HOW ABOUT CALLING THE PEANUT COMPANY--- JIFF/ OR PETERPAN
HOW ABOUT CALLING... CHEF HOT LINE 1(800) 977-1224
OR.....
LOOK AT Martha Stewart... or Rachel Ray...
Just a few ideas...... Maybe GOOGLE>>>> SUBSTITUTES !!!!!
M E R R Y + C H R I S T MAS!!
susiesunshine
Pieonear
Original Author
18 years ago
Susie,

Before I posted my question I did a search and came up with nothing. After your suggestions, I called Jif and the lady I talked to said she had no idea. At your suggestion I also called Chef Hotline and that costs 9.00 plus per year to use.

I appreciate your help but I sure hope all those caps aren't meaning you're getting snippy with me!!

I will try 8oz. and hope for the best.

Respectfully,
Mammie
patti43
18 years ago
Mammie--here's my recipe

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

2 c. sugar
2/3 c. milk
1 jar marshmallow cream
1 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook sugar and milk to soft ball stage (about 5 minutes after it comes to a boil). Add remaining ingredients,mix well and pour into a 6x10" pan. Makes 2 lbs.
Pieonear
Original Author
18 years ago
That's exactly the one I used to use! Thank you so much, Patti.
kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
Mammie,
The one from all recipes is very good.Every time i'd go in the kitchen i had to have a piece.So did my GD.My GD told me" Nana i wish you hadn't sent me that recipe,i keep making it,and i can't stop eating it"LOL
Kathi
Pieonear
Original Author
18 years ago
Kathi, it's already in my favs. Thanks again! :)

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