Penuche
Penuche is a fudge flavor made from brown sugar, butter, and milk,[1] using no flavorings except for vanilla.[verification needed] since we are unable to look at a simple recipe ourselves Penuche often has a tannish color to it and is lighter than regular fudge.[2] It is formed by the caramelization of brown sugar, and thus its flavor is said to be reminiscent of caramel. Nuts, especially pecans, are often added to penuche used for texture, especially in the making of penuche candies.[1] It is primarily a regional food, found in New England and some places in the Southern United States, though in the latter it goes by different names, usually "Brown Sugar Fudge Candy".[verification needed] It is rather more difficult to prepare than traditional chocolate fudge.
In recent years, it has become common in New England to add maple syrup to the recipe for penuche fudge.[verification needed] Some confectioners will call this "maple syrup penuche fudge" and others don't make any distinction at all - such is the popularity of this newer recipe.
Penuche is also used as a boiled icing flavor. It was once very popular in Hawaii where the name was localized as Panocha or Panuche. Hawaiian cooks often reminisce about both panocha fudge and icing.[citation needed] As an icing, it was common as topping for prune cake.[3] Other names for Penuche include Noochie and creamy praline fudge.
One penuch-style recipe is called "no bake penuche drop cookies",[4] which involves using brown sugar, milk, butter, oats, and nuts to make.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Penuche Candy: What is it and how is it spelled?". 2005-11-01. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ Bob Sassone (2007-07-22). "Happy National Penuche Fudge Day! - Slashfood". Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ māʻona archives: Penuche
- ^ "About.com Southern Food: No bake Penuche Cookies". Retrieved 2007-09-13.
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