Fudge is a category of candy that most people can identify, and just about everyone has enjoyed it at one time or another. Plus everyone's mother or grandmother seems to have a special recipe for fudge.
After you master the art of making fudge, you can produce such good results that storing your fudge may not be a problem for you because you will eat it all. But for those rare occasions when you need to store your candy for a while, I have good news: You can store it easily.
To store fudge for less than a week, simply put the candy in a plastic storage container. Easy enough, right? When storing fudge in this manner, place a waxed paper sheet between the layers of fudge to prevent the pieces or slices from sticking to one another and damaging your candy.
Most fudges don't take to refrigeration very well because it dries out the fudge. Keep your fudge at room temperature at a range of 70 to 75 degrees.
If, for any reason, you need to store your fudge for more than a week, you can freeze it. Freezing fudge for up to six months is usually all right. You can freeze your fudge for up to six months, but no longer.
To keep your fudge in tip top shape, follow these tips when you freeze your fudge:
Place serving size portions or smaller pieces of fudge in a freezer bag. Place that bag in another freezer bag and freeze.
For larger portions of fudge, place waxed paper between the fudge pieces and wrap everything in plastic wrap. Place this package in a freezer bag and freeze.
To thaw the fudge, remove it from the freezer and allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bags. Letting it thaw overnight is best because it prevents condensation from occurring and spoiling your candy.
