January 6, 2017
Try our Baltimore recipe!
When strolling the aisles of a Wockenfuss store, it’s not uncommon to see eyes roll longingly over the piles of fudge behind the glass. There’s just something about those creamy morsels that keep customers coming back at all times of the year. Our line of fudge has surely grown since our humble start many moons ago, but where did it come from to begin with? Whom do we credit with being the first fudge-maker?
THE FIRST RECORDED MENTION
The first recorded mention of an American-style chocolate fudge was found in a letter written by Emelyn Battersby Hartridge, a student at Vassar College in 1889. At the time, Hartridge wrote that her roommate’s cousin made fudge in Baltimore, Maryland, and sold it for forty cents a pound. She was able to get hold of the fudge recipe, and made thirty pounds of it for the Vassar College Senior Auction.
WHAT SETS OUR FUDGE APART?
When it comes to Wockenfuss fudge, it’s all about the process. We start with the finest ingredients to ensure that our fudge is creamy and velvety every time. We’re always adding new recipes and flavors, so you’ll want to check out our website or visit a store near you! Our chocolate fudge is always a classic, our vanilla walnut fudge is an English take on an American favorite!
Our fudge is a perfect gift for any occasion. Wrap it in a bow and give it to your friend or sweetheart as a way to show you care. You can enjoy it immediately or put it in the freezer if you want to save the sweetness for months down the road!
Since 1915, Wockenfuss has been a family owned and operated business creating the finest confections in Baltimore, Maryland. With our nine convenient locations throughout Maryland, there is sure to be a Wockenfuss store near you. Come visit us to see our selection of winter favorites such as our Creamy Fudge and Gourmet Truffles.
We’d be happy to help you select the perfect sweet treat, whether for you or as a gift for a loved one. If you have any questions about our sweet seasonal candies, please contact Wockenfuss Candies by calling us at 1-800-296-4414 or emailing info@Wockenfusscandies.com. When you’re not savoring our sweets, stay satisfied by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest too!
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FAQs
Did you know that fudge got its start right here in Baltimore, Maryland? There really weren't any recorded mentions of fudge before 1886. In those early days, fudge was sold at a small, local grocery store for forty cents per pound. Fudge actually came about as a “fudged” batch of caramels.
What is the history of Wockenfuss candy? ›
It all started for us in 1875 when Herman Charles Wockenfuss was born in West Prussia, Germany. He came to America in 1885 and eventually learned how to make candy. In 1915, he proudly began the Wockenfuss Candy Company, known today as Wockenfuss Candies.
How was fudge originally made? ›
Culinary legend has it that fudge was invented in America. On Valentine's Day, 1886, a confectioner and chocolate maker in Baltimore, Maryland "fudged" a batch of French caramels. The delicious result? The very first batch of "fudge" ever.
How was fudge invented by mistake? ›
Fudge creation is often attributed to a happy accident in a confectionery experiment. The story goes that a batch of caramels went awry — “fudged,” in the parlance of the time — leading to the birth of this new sweet treat. This error resulted in the soft, creamy confection we now know as fudge.
What is a fact about fudge? ›
Fudge: a family favorite for over a century
While many candies have a long history dating back many centuries, fudge is on the newer side; it was first created in the late 1880s. The very first mention of the confection came in a letter that was written by a student of Vassar College named Emelyn Battersby Hartridge.
What is the oldest candy in history? ›
The first candy was used by the Ancient Egyptians for cult purposes. In ancient times, Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese made candies with fruits and nuts that caramelized with honey. The two oldest candy types are licorice and ginger.
Does Wockenfuss make their own candy? ›
Do you make your own candy? We manufacture the majority of our candies, with the exception of gummies, licorice, hard candy, and some holiday items.
What is fudge slang for? ›
1. : foolish nonsense. often used interjectionally to express annoyance, disappointment, or disbelief.
Is fudge a candy or chocolate? ›
Although fudge often contains chocolate, fudge is not the same as chocolate. Chocolate is a mix of cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sometimes sugar and other flavorings and is hard and brittle. Fudge is a mixture of sugar, dairy and flavorings that is cooked and cooled to form a smooth, semi-soft confection.
What makes fudge special? ›
Fudge is one of the rare exceptions to the rule that sugar crystals are not desirable in candy. Tiny microcrystals in fudge are what give it its firm texture.
The exact origin and inventor of this delicious confection are hotly debated. However, many believe the first batch of fudge was created by accident when American bakers “fudged” a batch of caramels. Hence the name “fudge.”
What the heck is fudge? ›
Fudge is a type of confection that is made by mixing sugar, butter and milk. It has its origins in the 19th century United States, and was popular in the women's colleges of the time.
Why does fudge fail? ›
Homemade Fudge Doesn't Always Set
If your fudge doesn't firm up after a few hours, you either have too high an amount of liquid to sugar, or your mixture hasn't reached the soft-ball stage. Using a candy thermometer can help home cooks avoid this problem.
What is the oldest candy company still in business? ›
While historic Salem, Massachusetts, is known for its witches, the coastal city is also home the nation's oldest candy company in the United States. Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie has been in business since 1806, which is 17 years after Masschusetts became a state.
What candy was invented in Germany? ›
It began in Kessenich, Bonn, Germany. The name "Haribo" is a syllabic abbreviation formed from Hans Riegel Bonn. The company created the first gummy candy in 1922 in the form of little gummy bears called Gummibärchen.
What is Hershey's oldest candy bar? ›
Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar (1900)
While a vanilla sweet chocolate bar was one of Hershey's first, in 1900, the milk chocolate namesake bar we all know and love was introduced.
What was candy originally called and why? ›
The word candy entered the English language from the Old French çucre candi ("sugar candy"). The French term probably has earlier roots in the Arabic qandi, Persian qand and Sanskrit khanda, all words for sugar. Sugarcane is indigenous to tropical South and Southeast Asia.
