FLYING FUDGE SHOPS
FLYING FUDGE SHOPS
“ All you need is love , but a little chocolate never hurt ” - Charles M . Schultz
operators . It ’ s where people celebrate , vacation , and share the experience of life , family , and gifting in a nostalgic Americana setting .
SANDERS Fine Chocolates began in Detroit back in 1875 when Fred Sanders borrowed a barrel of sugar to start his first chocolate shop . With candy stores located all over the region , Sanders found its way to Mackinac Island where this beautiful store follows Fred Sanders ’ original philosophy ; to provide premium confections at a fair value .
Joan and Frank Nephew opened their first JOANN ’ S FUDGE Store on Mackinac in 1969 . A second store was opened the following year and a third in 1980 . Today , Joann ’ s Fudge is a third generation family business that continues Joan and Frank ’ s commitment to providing high-quality products .
All the Island fudge shops market their fine freshly made candies , caramel corn , chocolates and fudge using various methods , but fudge is still made the same way . Fresh heavy cream , real butter and fine quality sugar are heated in copper kettles to a specific temperature . Then , the hot creamy mixture is flavored and poured onto thick marble slabs to cool . Skilled candy makers then paddle it as it thickens and cools into a long loaf shape . Then , a sharp knife cuts 1 / 2 lb slices and immediately is sold to onlookers . Try some , it ’ s what Mackinac Island is famous for .
Chocolate Covered Caramel Apples
THE Original
ON MACKINAC SINCE 1887
Our fudge , brittle and other specialty sweets are crafted by hand with Pure Michigan all natural ingredients . Copper kettles , marble slabs , a Mackinac climate and a passion for tradition ensure delight in every bite .
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