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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.

Maple Fudge is a creamy, decadent treat that will get you rave reviews.  This easy recipe does not require a candy thermometer and can be made in minutes. Then just let it harden and enjoy!

Then just let it harden for a couple of hours and enjoy!

Maple Fudge is a creamy, decadent treat that will get you rave reviews.  This easy recipe does not require a candy thermometer and can be made in minutes. Then just let it harden and enjoy!

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

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!

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Maple Fudge is a rich and creamy dessert recipe. This easy stove top fudge is made with brown sugar.

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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make this Maple Fudge:

  • 1/2 lb butter
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups icing sugar

How to Make Maple Fudge:

  1. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.
  2. Place a medium sized sauce pan on the stove and dump the butter in.
  3. Turn the burner to medium heat.
  4. Add the brown sugar and the evaporated milk. Stir occasionally until butter melts and then stir continuously.
  5. Once it begins to boil stop stirring and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and pour into a pyrex measuring cup or bowl.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Gradually stir in the icing sugar until fully integrated.
  9. Scrape into the prepared pan. Allow to set for a few hours.
  10. Invert onto cutting board and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
  11. Serve and enjoy!

Yield: 42

Maple Fudge

Maple Fudge is a creamy, decadent treat that will get you rave reviews.  This easy recipe does not require a candy thermometer and can be made in minutes. Then just let it harden and enjoy!

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!

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb butter
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.
  2. Place a medium sized sauce pan on the stove and dump the butter in.
  3. Turn the burner to medium heat.
  4. Add the brown sugar and the evaporated milk. Stir occasionally until butter melts and then stir continuously.
  5. Once it begins to boil stop stirring and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and pour into a pyrex measuring cup or bowl.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Gradually stir in the icing sugar until fully integrated.
  9. Scrape into the prepared pan. Allow to set for a few hours.
  10. Invert onto cutting board and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
  11. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*You can add 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts just before pouring the fudge into the baking pan for maple walnut fudge.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

42

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 0g

 

Stephen

Saturday 23rd of December 2023

Came looking for maple fudge?!

Kathleen

Tuesday 26th of December 2023

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

JaiDee

Monday 24th of April 2023

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.

Kathleen

Tuesday 25th of April 2023

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

Cheryl

Thursday 12th of January 2023

I made the fudge recipe as directed. 48 hours later it still has not hardened

Kathleen

Thursday 12th of January 2023

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

Amy

Tuesday 8th of November 2022

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?

Kathleen

Tuesday 8th of November 2022

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

Karen

Sunday 28th of August 2022

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.

Kathleen

Monday 29th of August 2022

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

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