Penuche

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Penuche is the original fudge flavor and is made from brown sugar, butter and milk, using no flavorings except for vanilla. It is formed by caramelization of the brown sugar, and thus its flavor is said to be reminiscent of caramel. Penuche often has nuts such as pecans added to it. It is mostly a regional food, found in New England and some places in the South in the U.S., though in the latter it goes by different names. It has a tannish color. It is rather more difficult to prepare than the traditional chocolate fudge.