Maple Walnut Fudge

4.62 from 13 votes

Indulge yourself with this maple fudge recipe, a harmonious blend of the best maple syrup and nutty crunch of toasted walnuts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the world of fudge-making, this recipe promises to deliver a treat that will delight your taste buds.

Course Candy, Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Maple Sugar Candy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 138kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups pure maple syrup
⅔ cups half and half
½ cup toasted walnuts , chopped (optional)

Instructions

Line an 8"x 8" square baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
In a large saucepan with a heavy bottom over medium high heat, combine the butter, sugar, salt, maple syrup, and half and half.
Bring syrup mixture to a boil, do not stir.
Pour the fudge mixture into a well greased pan 8 x 8 pan and cool. Cut into 24 equal pieces. Store in an airtight container on the counter.
Reduce to medium heat and cook until the mixture reaches 234°F on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage).
Remove fudge from heat and set on a hot pad, allowing it to cool for 15 minutes.
Stir in the walnuts, then continue to stir until candy begins to thicken and lose it's gloss.
Quickly pour the fudge mixture into prepared pan and cool fudge completely.
Transfer fudge from square pan to cutting board by lifting the parchment or aluminum foil from the dish onto a cutting board.
Slide the foil out from under the fudge and using a sharp knife, cut maple fudge into 24 equal servings. Store in an airtight container on the counter.

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