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fudge
Sign in to saveFudge is a confection made by mixing sugar, butter, and milk. Modern fudge has its origins in the 19th century United States, and became popular in American women's colleges late in the century. Fudge can come in a variety of flavorings depending on the region or country it was made; popular flavors include fruit, nut, chocolate, and caramel. Fudge is often bought as a gift from a gift shop in tourist areas and attractions.
Key facts
- Food.image
- Handmade fruit fudge squares.jpg
- Food.caption
- Fruit fudge
- Food.type
- Confectionery
- Food.served
- Room temperature
- Food.main_ingredient
- Sugar, butter, milk
- Food.place_of_origin
- United States
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Encyclopedic overview
16 sectionsContents
- History
- Fudge at women's colleges
- Ingredients
- Production
- Heating and mixing
- Cooling
- Characteristics
- Varieties
- Hot fudge
- See also
- Notes
- References
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Fudge is a confection made by mixing sugar, butter, and milk. Modern fudge has its origins in the 19th century United States, and became popular in American women's colleges late in the century. Fudge can come in a variety of flavorings depending on the region or country it was made; popular flavors include fruit, nut, chocolate, and caramel. Fudge is often bought as a gift from a gift shop in tourist areas and attractions.
== History == In the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins, the term fudge, used as an expression of annoyance, is traced to the 18th century. This use is described as likely stemming from the earlier "fadge", meaning "to fit".
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