Description
Decadent maple fudge with a rich, creamy texture and deep maple flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cream, maple syrup, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook without stirring until it reaches the soft-ball stage (234°F to 240°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then beat with a wooden spoon until it thickens and loses its gloss.
- Pour into a greased 9×9 inch pan and smooth the top.
- Let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control.
- For variations, add chopped nuts or sea salt on top before it sets.
- For a chocolate twist, swirl in melted chocolate before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: maple fudge, dessert, candy, sweet treat, maple syrup