Maple-Walnut Fudge
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4.4
Maple-Walnut Fudge
Description
This Maple-Walnut Fudge recipe starts by boiling a mixture of light brown sugar, evaporated milk, and butter, stirred constantly to reach the right temperature and consistency. After removing from heat, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and maple flavoring are stirred in and then beaten until thick and glossy. The beating step creates a smooth, creamy texture characteristic of well-made fudge.
Chopped walnuts are folded into the fudge mixture and it's poured into a prepared pan lined with buttered parchment or foil. The fudge is left to cool to room temperature and then refrigerated overnight to set properly. The maple flavor extract imparts a distinct, sweet aroma complementing the buttery base.
Once set, the fudge is sliced into one-inch squares. Its texture is creamy and firm but soft enough to bite through effortlessly. This treat can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for convenience. The nuts add a crunchy contrast to the smooth fudge, enhancing its mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple flavoring
- 1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
Instructions
- 1. Butter an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch square pan. Line with parchment paper or foil, and butter that; set aside.
- 2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk and butter. Bring to a full boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly (no lower than medium-low) and boil for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and maple flavoring. Transfer the mixture to a standing mixer (or use a hand mixer) and beat the fudge on medium speed until thick and glossy - about 3 minutes. Fold in the walnuts and pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- 4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Slice the fudge into 1-inch squares and serve. (Fudge can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container.)
- Note: You can find the maple flavoring in the baking aisle where the vanilla extracts are.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 64pieces (about 1 pound)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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