Patent Application
20160120203
The present invention relates to baking and, more particularly, an improved process for making fudge.
Currently, making fudge involves many steps and ingredients, use of a wide variety of measuring tools and mixing containers, and a resulting mess to clean up.
As can be seen, there is a need for a mess-free process of making fudge that does not involve measuring tools, mixing container, many steps or a lot of clean up.
In one aspect of the present invention, a stand-up container system for no-mess preparation of fudge, comprises: a plurality of ingredients at predetermined pre-measured ratios to prepare fudge of a desired taste; and a microwavable sleeve for retaining the plurality of ingredients, wherein the sleeve terminates in a seal end and an opposing base end; a separable seal disposed along the seal end so as to be positionable in an open position for receiving the plurality of ingredients and in a sealed position; and a flat base disposed along the base end, wherein the flat base is adapted to support the stand-up container in a vertically oriented position.
In another aspect of the present invention, a method of preparing fudge comprises: providing a stand-up container retaining a plurality of ingredients at sufficient pre-measured ratios to prepare fudge of a desired taste, wherein the stand-up terminates at a separable seal on one end and a flat base on the opposing end, wherein the separable seal is positionable in an open position for receiving the plurality of ingredient and in a sealed position, and wherein the flat base is adapted to support the stand-up container in a vertically oriented position; providing a firming container having a tray-like shape defining a firming surface; cutting portions of the seal end; heating the stand-up container for a first predetermined time; kneading the stand-up container for a second predetermined time; and urging the plurality of ingredients out of the stand-up container and on to the firming surface, whereby the plurality of ingredients set to make fudge of a desired taste.
These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.
The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a process for preparing no-mess fudge. The process for preparing no-mess fudge may include a firming container and a stand-up container. The stand-up container retains a plurality of pre-measured fudge ingredients. The stand-up container may be a sleeve of microwavable film providing a seal on one end and a flat base on the other. In preparation of making fudge, a user may cut vents and/or tear notches through the seal. The user may then heat the stand-up container for a sufficient time to properly prepare the plurality of ingredients. The user may then knead the stand-up container for a sufficient time to properly mix the plurality of ingredients. The user may then urge the plurality of ingredients out of the stand-up container and into the firming container so that the plurality of ingredients may set to fudge of a desired hardness.
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The stand-up container 10 may include a mixture of a plurality of ingredients 30 at predetermined pre-measured ratios to make fudge of a desired taste. In certain embodiments, the plurality of ingredients 30 may include flavoring such as chocolate chip, nuts, raisins and the like.
The stand-up container 10 may be made of a microwavable film forming a sleeve 16 having a seal end 17 and a base end 18. The sleeve 16 may form a cavity of sufficient size to hold the plurality of ingredients 30 therein. The seal end 17 may provide a separable seal 12. The separable seal 12 disposed along the seal end 17 so as to be positionable in an open position for receiving the plurality of ingredients and in a sealed position. The open position is illustrated in
A method of using the present invention may include the following. The stand-up fudge kit 100 disclosed above may be provided. The user may cut vents, tear notches or the like through the seal end 17 so as to open a portion of the seal end 17 to the cavity. The user may then place the stand-up container 10 on the flat base 14 so that the stand-up container is in the vertical orientation within a microwave oven. Then the user may heat for a predetermined time to properly prepare the plurality of ingredients 30. The user may then knead the stand-up container 10 for a predetermined time to properly mix the plurality of ingredients 30. The user may unseal the seal 12. The user may then urge the plurality of ingredients 30 out of the stand-up container 10 through the open-positioned seal 12 and onto the firming surface 22 so that the plurality of ingredient may set to fudge of desired hardness. In certain embodiments, the user may add desired flavoring to the plurality of ingredients 30 setting in the firming container 20.
In certain embodiments, the stand-up container 10 need not be vertically oriented during the method of using disclosed above. In certain embodiments, the plurality of ingredients 30 may be heated by stovetop, open flame, heated water and the like.
It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61/914,480, filed 11 Dec. 2013, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
