Maple Pecan Fudge
Love the buttery, delicious maple pecan flavors? This wonderfully simple Maple Pecan Fudge recipe will be right up your alley! Loaded with rich maple flavor and tender, crisp pecans, this maple fudge recipe is perfect for holiday candy making!
Equipment
- 9 x 9 Pan This non-stick 9 x 9" pan is fantastic for no bake desserts, as well as bars, brownies and more!
- Large Skillet This large Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for toasting the pecans.
- Sauce Pan This Circulon A1 Series non stick saucepan includes a glass straining lid. A great piece of cookware!
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Pecans:
- 2 cup pecan halves
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons butter
Fudge:
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons maple extract
- 3 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Brown Sugar Pecans:
- In a medium skillet, melt the 3 Tbsp. butter and 3 Tbsp. brown sugar together over medium heat. Once melted, add in the pecans and reduce heat to medium-low, stirring continually while coating the pecans in the sugar/butter mixture. Continue to stir the pecans as they toast, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, and transfer nuts to a piece of waxed paper. Let the nuts cool to room temperature.
For the Fudge:
- In a medium saucepan, melt together the 1/2 c. butter, 1 c. brown sugar and heavy cream over medium-low heat. Bring to a low boil, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the maple extract.
- Roughly chop 1 cup of the pecans, reserving the remaining pecans for the top of the fudge. Add in the chopped pecans to the fudge mixture. Gradually stir in the powdered sugar one cup at a time. Fudge will start to get thick, and slightly stiff. Transfer the fudge to a foil-lined 9 x 9" pan, and evenly press into the pan. Top the fudge with the remaining brown sugar pecan halves, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.
- Store in a airtight container. Can be frozen.
Notes
Storage: Fudge can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 4-5 days. For best results, store fudge in an airtight container, kept in the freezer. When frozen, fudge will last for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
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