How many of you have already started making your yearly batch of Christmas goodies? May I suggest that you add this Maple Fudge to your list of things to make this year? It’s downright amazing!!
I consider fudge an absolute must have Christmas treat. My mother-in-law requests that I make peanut butter fudge each year and I usually whip up a batch of classic chocolate too. But this fudge is my new favorite. You can taste all of the things it has going on – butter, brown sugar and maple. And it is insanely delicious. There isn’t a whole lot of hands on time required to make this, from start to finish it’s about 20 minutes. So it really is a simple thing to have on hand for treat trays and to give away this holiday.
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- 1 cup BUTTER
- 2 cups packed BROWN SUGAR
- 1 (5 oz.) can EVAPORATED MILK
- 1 teaspoon MAPLE FLAVORING
- ½ teaspoon VANILLA EXTRACT
- ⅛ teaspoon SALT
- 2 cups POWDERED SUGAR
- Line an 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil and butter lightly or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine butter, brown sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a full boil, stirring frequently. Turn heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple flavoring, vanilla extract and salt. Using a stand or electric mixer, beat in powdered sugar for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Spread in prepared pan and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Store in a cool place in an air tight container.
Recipe Source: Taste of Home magazine Dec. 2013 issue
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Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Fudge is a must at our Christmas gatherings! Love the maple flavor!
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Michelle says
How long did it take for your fudge to set? I made mine yesterday and it is still very soft. I even tried putting it in the fridge last night hoping that would help and it has not. Was hoping to give this as gifts this year.
Becca@CrumbsandChaos says
I just made this again today. It set within a couple of hours. I’m sorry that you had trouble with yours. A couple of things that may affect whether it sets or not – using butter and not margarine; bringing it to a full boil and then cooking for 10 minutes exactly; making sure you used a 5 oz. not 12 oz. can of evaporated milk. I wonder if any of these were a factor for you.
Kris says
Do you use salted or unsalted butter for this and your peanut butter fudge recipe? Thank you
Becca@CrumbsandChaos says
I’ve used both depending what I had on hand at the time. Either one works well. Enjoy!
AJ says
This was very easy to make, great for ppl with no patience! I added 2c. Chopped walnuts with the p. Sugar. Very good taste.