Maple Fudge
Maple Fudge is a creamy, decadent treat that will earn you rave reviews. This easy recipe does not require a candy thermometer and can be made in minutes.
Then just let it harden for a couple of hours and enjoy!
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Before starting to cook the Maple Fudge I greased an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.
Then I placed a medium sized sauce pan on the stove, added a half pound of butter and turned the heat to medium.
Next I measured in some evaporated milk and brown sugar.
I occasionally stirred these ingredients together until the butter had melted. Once the butter melted I stirred it continuously until it started to bubble.
When it started to bubble I stopped stirring and allowed it to boil for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes I removed the fudge from the heat and poured it into a large Pyrex measuring cup.
Then I poured in some vanilla extract and gave a quick stir.
Next I gradually added in 2 cups of icing sugar while I continued stirring.
I stopped stirring once the icing sugar was fully integrated into the fudge. Crush as many icing sugar lumps as you can if you have not sifted it first.
At this time you could also add in some chopped walnuts if that is how you prefer your fudge.
I scraped the hot fudge into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking pan and allowed it to cool and harden for a couple of hours.
Once the fudge was hard I inverted it onto a cutting board and used a sharp knife to cut it into squares.
Maple fudge is a smooth, creamy dessert that will melt in your mouth. It will be hard to eat just one piece!
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Ingredients You'll Need to Make this Maple Fudge:
- ½ lb butter
- 3 cups brown sugar
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups icing sugar
How to Make Maple Fudge:
- Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.
- Place a medium sized sauce pan on the stove and dump the butter in.
- Turn the burner to medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and the evaporated milk. Stir occasionally until butter melts and then stir continuously.
- Once it begins to boil stop stirring and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour into a pyrex measuring cup or bowl.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the icing sugar until fully integrated.
- Scrape into the prepared pan. Allow to set for a few hours.
- Invert onto cutting board and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
- Serve and enjoy!
Maple Fudge
Maple Fudge is a creamy, decadent treat that will earn you rave reviews. This easy recipe does not require a candy thermometer and can be made in minutes. Then just let it harden for a couple of hours and enjoy!
Ingredients
- ½ lb butter
- 3 cups brown sugar
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.
- Place a medium sized sauce pan on the stove and dump the butter in.
- Turn the burner to medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and the evaporated milk. Stir occasionally until butter melts and then stir continuously.
- Once it begins to boil stop stirring and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour into a pyrex measuring cup or bowl.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the icing sugar until fully integrated.
- Scrape into the prepared pan. Allow to set for a few hours.
- Invert onto cutting board and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*You can add ⅓ cup of chopped walnuts just before pouring the fudge into the baking pan for maple walnut fudge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
42Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 0g
How do you get it to taste like maple with no maple flavoring?
Hi Jane,
The flavour comes from all the brown sugar. I may try a variation soon that includes our own maple syrup.
Thanks for checking out my site,
Kathleen
I’m just going to substitute the vanilla with maple flavoring in equal amounts
Hi Sheila,
Let us know how it turns out. Sounds delicious!
Kathleen
Turned out great, I added 1& 1/2 tsp of maple extract. I think if you use real maple syrup it will affect the fudge setting properly. Great recipe, thank you so much! The Grandkids were here so it didn’t last long enough for a picture!
Hi Sheila,
I may have to try that next time! Thanks so much for sharing the results with us and I am so glad everyone enjoyed it. Yes, I have tried with real maple syrup and had to use it for icing.
Take care,
Kathleen
Excellent maple fudge! Thank you for sharing your recipe. I made it exactly how recipe stated and it came out perfectly! Will become a holiday favorite at our house!
Hi Stacey,
Thank you so much for sharing your results with us. I am so glad you enjoyed the fudge!
Enjoy the holidays,
Kathleen
This fudge turned out absolutely amazing! So delicious wnd creamy. This will be my go to recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Britt,
I am so glad you liked it. It is our family favourite. Just getting ready to make a few batches for the holidays. Thanks for sharing your results with us!
Merry Christmas,
Kathleen
What is icing sugar ? Is it plain sugar ?
Hi Elizabeth,
In some places it might be called powdered sugar I think. It is the sugar you make frosting for cakes with. Hope this helps.
Take care,
Kathleen
I don’t get it. How can this be maple fudge with no maple in it? Gives me the urge to go boil down a bottle of syrup.
Hi Ailsa,
We have always called it Maple Fudge. We do make our own maple syrup and want to try incorporating that. Think I would have to boil it a lot longer. Some people might refer to this as brown sugar fudge. We have been making it for years.
Take care,
Kathleen
How do you store the fudge? Fridge?
Hi Jan,
At our house it doesn't last very long so it is just on the counter. If I make it ahead it freezes really well. If will be eating it over time I would keep it in the fridge.
Take care,
Kathleen
I'm not seeing any maple? This is similar to a brown sugar fudge we make.
Is icing sugar the same as powdered sugar?
Thanks!
Hi Barb,
Yes it is also known as brown sugar fudge but we have always called it maple. I guess it would be neat to try maple extract instead of the vanilla extract. Icing sugar is what we use to make frosting. It is the same as powdered sugar I think.
Happy New Year,
Kathleen
I've had problems with getting other fudge recipes to set up properly in the past. Does this need to reach a certain temperature to set up properly? Thank you
Hi Lori,
I have never needed to take the temperature of this fudge. I always boil it as stated in the recipe and it sets up fine every time.
Take care,
Kathleen
This isn't maple fudge. I'm sure it is delicious, but it would have to have maple syrup in it to be called maple fudge.
Karen,
We have always called this Maple Fudge. I know some people call it brown sugar fudge. Sometimes I add some maple extract instead of the vanilla extract to change the flavour up a bit.
Take care,
Kathleen
This was absolutely amazing. Literally the best fudge I've ever had. Thank you for sharing! If I want to freeze some, do I just store it in a ziplock bag? Do you know how long it'll last?
Hi Amy,
I am so glad you liked the fudge!! It is a favourite in our house as well. Yes you can freeze it. I know we have frozen it for a few months here.
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Take care,
Kathleen
I made the fudge recipe as directed. 48 hours later it still has not hardened
Hi Cheryl,
I am not sure why your fudge did not harden. It is a bit of a softer, creamier fudge and not rock hard.
Take care,
Kathleen
It sounds good, but it's not maple fudge, if you don't use any maple. lol. You used vanilla extract, so you've made vanilla fudge.
Hi JaiDee
We have always called this maple fudge. I know it has stirred up some controversy. Sometimes I add some maple extract instead of the vanilla to mix it up a bit. We love it know matter what it is called!
Thank you,
Kathleen
Came looking for maple fudge?!
Hi Stephen,
We have always called this maple fudge. I think some people might call it brown sugar fudge...Sometimes I substitute a couple of teaspoons of maple extract for the vanilla.
Take care,
Kathleen