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  1. Jane
    June 18, 2021

    Oh…..dear……Lord…..I am in so much trouble! lol. This stuff is so freaking good that it’s almost dangerous to have in the house! I made this for Father’s day dessert – I’m doing a build your own sundae bar for dessert. My one son and grandson are chocoholics down to their bones, my daughter in law and myself usually grab the salted caramel and hubby loves strawberry sauce. I made this first which probably wasn’t the best idea as now I’m not sure I have enough strawberrys left to make that sauce! I filled a pint jar and had almost 1/4 cup that didn’t fit…can’t waste something this good! I might pass up the caramel for this…..:) Thank you for such an easy decandant recipe!

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    • Kara Cook
      July 9, 2021

      I am so happy that you loved it! I also have a hard time resisting it, and oh my goodness it is so yummy with fresh strawberries! It’s been way too long since I did a sundae bar, that needs to happen at our house asap. 🙂

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  2. Karen
    January 2, 2021

    I’ve been looking for the perfect fudge sauce for a while, have tried many recipes and this is the best I’ve found. I make it mainly for family weekend mocha habit but it comes in handy for other purposes as well. I don’t boil it as long since I don’t need it to be thick.

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    • Kara Cook
      February 6, 2021

      So glad your family is loving it! I’ve tried other recipes as well, but I always come back to this one! 🙂

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  3. Jen
    November 22, 2019

    How do you know if it’s been boiled too long? I made it today ( DELICIOUS!!) and was hoping to jar but preggo brain forgot to buy the jars.. I am storing it in the fridge in a big glass jar.. it is very thick. Would pouring it into jars while still slightly warm produce more, and obviously would be easier?
    Thank you for sharing!

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    • Kara Cook
      February 6, 2021

      It definitely does pour easier when it is warm, because it thickens significantly when it is chilled. If it is really, really thick, you can thin it by whisking in some evaporated milk, cream, or even milk. 🙂

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  4. Cindy Sexton
    October 10, 2019

    Thanks for this easy, awesome-sounding recipe.
    When making for gift-giving, do you store in refrigerator until you gift it?

    Thanks & be blessed,
    Cindy

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    • Kara Cook
      October 11, 2019

      Yes, I do store it in the refrigerator. 🙂

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  5. Linda Allen
    March 9, 2019

    Kara I just found your labels and tags and receipe for Hot Fudge. I found a receipe which uses evaporated milk. I notice yours does to. I made it and thought I would label it just for my husband and I. Thus, I found you. It is March 9th, 2019 not even Christmaas.
    Thanks for sharing all this as this would be awesome for Christmas gifts. Will it be okay to double the receipe or will it change consistency? I love Christmas. I have two daughters and one son. Holly, Noel and Norm. I wanted my son to be Nicholas, but husband won. 2 out of 3 is not bad. LOL Again, thanks for sharing. I wish I had a place to share as well. I am working on that. God Bless you and yours. Linda

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    • Kara Cook
      March 13, 2019

      Thanks so much for stopping by Linda! How fun that your kids have Christmas names! (Well at least two of them.) You can definitely double the recipe, it will just take longer to cook. I’d start with 10 minutes and add more time if you need it. And of course if you cook it too long, you can add a little more evaporated milk to thin it.

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  6. Jen
    November 20, 2018

    What a perfect, easy gift for the neighbors! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Jamielyn
    November 20, 2018

    So easy and much better than store-bought! Yum!

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  8. Aimee Shugarman
    November 20, 2018

    So easy, and delicious too!!!

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  9. Allyson Zea
    November 20, 2018

    I am going to use this as teacher’s gifts this holiday season! Thank you!

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  10. Elizabeth
    October 9, 2016

    Hi Kara,
    Found your blog by accident, by clicking a link on someone else’s site. I find some of my favorite sites this way 🙂 Most of my family live in different states. I know you said store in fridge, but does that mean after opening? Guess I am asking could I ship this sauce out or would I have to do the whole canning process to do it? Don’t want to mess with canning, so if that’s the case will only make it for people I can hand deliver it too 🙂 Also what is the max time this can remain out of fridge at room temp? Great blog you had me when you said “If I can do it anyone can do it” my favorite saying that comes out of mouth.

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    • Kara
      October 10, 2016

      You have to store it in the refrigerator, so I wouldn’t recommend shipping it. My kids have sometimes left ours out on the counter for a few hours, and it’s still fine. But I wouldn’t give it to other people if it had been left out. 🙂

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  11. Joan Parkinson
    December 20, 2015

    Thank you so much for sharing your printables! You saved the day for me! I appreciate people that share their talents! Kudos to you. Your hot fudge recipe is very similar to mine. Mine was my mothers too. They only difference is my recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar. My recipe does suggest you bring it to a boil and boil 10-15 minutes stirring almost the whole time. It has to be a fast boil and it will thicken nicely!! A great neighbor gift!

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  12. Shenaaz
    January 2, 2015

    Hi Kara. Thanks for a great recipe. I’ve prepared the ice cream and it’s nicely tucked away in my freeZer.
    I’ve made the fudge sauce. It’s delicious. I found that no matter how long I allowed it to boil, it never thickened.
    I added a tsp of cornstarch flour and it thickened quite nicely. Not to thick, slightly thicker.

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    • Kara
      January 3, 2015

      Sorry that it didn’t thicken for you, but I’m glad you found a way to make it work! 🙂

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  13. Amy H
    December 16, 2014

    Trying to use your cute stickers for the hot fudge I made with your recipe, but they don’t line up with the labels I bought (even though mine are 3×4 on a page too), how to fix that or what sticker labels did you use to print your circle hot fudge labels?

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    • Kara
      December 16, 2014

      Amy, I just printed mine on cardstock and cut them out. I’ve never been smart enough to figure out how to use the pre-cut labels! 😉

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    • Diana Turner
      July 28, 2016

      Pretty good except it didn’t thicken like I thought it would…I put some aside and added cornstarch and it was better…AND I didn’t add the whole can of evaporated milk as I had used it some the night before. It went well however with my chocolate chip pancake mix with a little whipped cream…no calories that is until you eat it. 🙂

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  14. Avry
    November 10, 2013

    I bought a bunch of those jars at Tai pan also and was wondering what to do with them! Now I know what my neighbor gifts will be this year. Thanks for the printables!

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  15. Kate
    January 2, 2013

    mmm! great idea. I’ve never made my own hot fudge before

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  16. Stephanie
    December 16, 2012

    Hi Kara, I just made this today. I’m wondering how thick yours turns out? Mine thickened up a bit, but definitely not like traditional hot fudge. Maybe I didn’t boil it long enough? Tasted great, though. Thanks!

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    • Kara
      December 17, 2012

      Stephanie,
      I don’t make mine quite as thick as traditional hot fudge, but the longer you cook it, the more it thickens. However, when it is really thick, it does have more of a tendency to turn sugary when stored. Heats up just fine though. 🙂

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  17. Anu@MyDreamCanvas
    December 13, 2012

    What a lovely idea. I am visiting you via Somewhat Simple. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas. Happy Holidays. Anu

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