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Maple Walnut Fudge
This Maple Walnut Fudge combines real maple syrup, sugars, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla to create a sweet, rich treat with a smooth texture. Chopped walnuts add crunch and nutty flavor, balancing the sweetness. The fudge is cooked to a soft-ball stage, then beaten to thicken before setting in a pan and cutting into squares. It's a satisfying homemade candy for maple lovers and those who enjoy nutty sweets.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
340 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% 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.