Mackinac Island Fudge Named Michigan's Most Iconic Dessert

What foods would you define as "Pure Michigan"? Some of the most iconic edibles in the state include Coney Dogs, Olive Burgers, Pasties, Better Made Chips, Kelloggs Cereal, Detroit-Style Pizza — and of course the beverages like Faygo and Vernors!

When it comes to desserts, one has been been declared the "most iconic" in Michigan.

In the past legendary dessert rankings, the Boston Cooler has come out on top for Michigan. Still others argue that Bumpy Cake or Tart Cherry Pie are the most iconic sweet treats in the state. I'd toss Blue Moon Ice Cream in there too!

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Well, Lovefood.com has a completely different pick for Michigan's "stand-out local dessert with a fascinating history behind it."

Ryba's Mackinac Island Fudge via Facebook

The foodie publication says Michigan's most iconic dessert is Mackinac Island Fudge!

My mom is HUGE lover of fudge, so a trip to Mackinac Island was never complete with stocking up on boatloads of it. As a kid, I remember being mesmerized as a kid by the folks making fudge in the open air-kitchens.

Ryba's Mackinac Island Fudge via Facebook

Our favorite was always Ryba's Mackinac Island Fudge, but there's plenty more to pick from! The island is home to Murdick's, Joann's, Kilwins, Murray Hotel Fudge Company, and more!

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Murdick's was the first candy shop on the island, opening in 1887. Rome Murdick is credited as the first person to make fudge on a marble slab and offer public demonstrations. Other candy stores on the island followed suit.

Murdick's Famous Fudge via Facebook

According to Phil Porter, author of Fudge: Mackinac’s Sweet Souvenir, as Mackinac Island was evolving from a center for fur trade to a vacation destination, visitors began to identify the island for its sweets. It came to be known the "fudge capital of the world".

Here's Lovefood's praise for Mackinac Island Fudge:

It's no secret that Michigan's Mackinac Island is touted as the world's fudge capital; it's said that around 10,000 pounds of fudge are handcrafted daily during the peak tourism season. Although fudge wasn't invented here as such, the fudge-making tradition has been alive on the island since as early as the end of the American Civil War. The place is home to 13 fudge shops that have perfected the recipe – and there's an annual fudge festival here, too.

Of course, fudge is just a part of what Mackinac Island is known for. It was recently named one of the most historic small towns in the U.S., the No. 3 flower festival in the country, and the No. 2 fall destination in the nation.

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