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Maple Fudge Recipe

Smooth, full of flavor and a perfect treat, this Maple Fudge Recipe is a holiday hit! Easy ingredients and perfect for all the maple lovers.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Chill/Cool Time:3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time3 hours 42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 pieces
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 1- quart pure maple syrup I used Great Value brand, was about 3 ¾ cups
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and grease lightly, set aside.
  • Add pure maple syrup to a medium saucepan, heat to a boil.
  • Whisk in heavy whipping cream and attach a candy thermometer.
  • Heat over medium heat, whisking often, until thermometer reads 234-236 degrees F, about 17-18 minutes.
  • Immediately remove from heat and whisk in butter and salt, then let sit and cool for about 10 minutes or until under 200 degrees F and resembles a thick caramel sauce.
  • Whisk vigorously until thickened and creamy in appearance, and no longer like caramel sauce, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour into prepared pan, smooth with spatula.
  • Top with optional chopped pecans or walnuts.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature, about 1.5-2 hours, or cover and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Remove from pan using parchment paper, then cut into bite-sized squares and serve or package for gifting.

Notes

  1. Make sure you are using pure maple syrup and you do not have to use the highest quality.
  2. Other toppings can be added, see above on how to do that.
  3. This can be frozen, see how to do that above.
  4. Easily double this batch to make more of save for later.
  5. Make sure you are using a candy thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature.
  6. This needs to cool to room temperature for 1 1/2-2 hours then be chilled for 1 hour before serving.
  7. You can cut the piece as large or as small as you'd like.
  8. If you want to trim the edges you can but you will end up with less servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.1mg