LONDON, Ont. – The story goes that fudge was “invented” in the U.S. in the 1880s when someone trying to make another type of candy misjudged the temperature and took it off the stove too soon.

That said, Arsenault wanted to make it right. She shared the story with the East Prince co-ordinator of Hospice P.E.I. who then called on expert fudge maker and volunteer Helen Muttart to whip up ...

When making candy, it’s important to be prepared for all the steps because timing can be critical, writes Jane Sharrock, author of 300 Best Homemade Candy Recipes.