Description
Deliciously rich and creamy maple walnut fudge made with real maple syrup, butter, and chopped walnuts. This homemade fudge combines the sweet, deep flavor of maple with crunchy walnuts for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups real maple syrup
- 1 ¾ cups granulated white sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
- A few more walnuts for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and spray it lightly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Syrup Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a boil. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan side and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the temperature reaches 238 degrees Fahrenheit (soft ball stage).
- Beat Fudge Mixture: Remove the pan from heat. Using an electric mixer, beat in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and maple extract for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens, lightens in color, and loses its glossy sheen.
- Add Walnuts: Stir in 1 cup of the chopped walnuts evenly into the fudge mixture.
- Set in Pan: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle a few additional walnuts on top for garnish.
- Cool and Firm Up: Allow the fudge to cool and firm up at room temperature for about 25 minutes before cutting into 36 pieces.
Notes
- Making homemade fudge requires precise temperature control; use a reliable candy thermometer for best results.
- Kitchen temperature and humidity can affect the fudge outcome; try to make fudge on a dry, cool day.
- Beat the fudge thoroughly after cooking to achieve the right texture and sheen loss.
- If you prefer a less nutty fudge, reduce walnuts or omit additional topping walnuts.
- Line the pan with foil for easy removal and clean cutting.
- Watch instructional videos and read directions carefully to increase success chances.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
