A confection made with sugar, butter and milk mixed together and heated to 240°F, fudge is often flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or peanut butter and added nuts.

Fudge emerged in the late 19th century in the USA. Some say it was created accidentally when someone botched a batch of caramels.

This is a good day to make a batch of fudge at home and share as gifts, or buy some at a farmers market or fudge shop. Enjoy!

A food holiday celebrating fudge is observed each year on June 16.