Maple Walnut Fudge
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4.4
Maple Walnut Fudge
Description
Maple Walnut Fudge starts by boiling a mixture of maple syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and fine sea salt to reach the soft-ball stage at 238°F. Once removed from heat, butter and vanilla extract are incorporated carefully to maintain smoothness. The mixture is then beaten until it thickens and loses its glossy sheen, signaling readiness to set.
Chopped walnuts are sprinkled over the spread fudge before it cools, adding a crunchy texture to contrast with the creamy sweet base. After cooling and firming for at least 25 minutes, the fudge is sliced into squares. The result is a dense, buttery candy with maple’s distinctive flavor balanced by the earthiness of walnuts.
This fudge makes a wonderful homemade gift or a special treat during colder seasons. It requires careful temperature control and timing to achieve the ideal texture without becoming dry or crumbly.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups maple syrup real
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts , chopped
Instructions
- Line an 8” baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, combine the maple syrup, both sugars, evaporated milk and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, stop stirring, and cook for 7-8 minutes, until the mixture reaches a temperature of 238 °F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and add in the butter and vanilla extract (be careful, it will bubble when you add them!)
- Using a handheld electric mixer, carefully beat the mixture for about 5 minutes, until the mixture has thickened and loses its glossy appearance. Do not overbeat! It will become dry and crumbly if you do.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and evenly spread out.
- Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts.
- Allow to cool for at least 25 minutes.
- Remove the fudge from the pan using the foil and cut into 12 squares.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 148IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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