Description
Maple walnut fudge delivers pure Canadian comfort in each luxurious square. Sweet maple syrup meets crunchy walnuts, creating a rich dessert that whispers nostalgic memories of autumn evenings you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 12 ounces (340 g) white chocolate chunks, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
- 7 ounces (198 g) (1 jar) marshmallow creme
- ¾ cup (88 g) chopped walnuts
Dairy and Fat Components:
- ¼ cup (57 g) (½ stick) butter
- ⅔ cup (168 g) evaporated milk
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons maple extract
Instructions
- Meticulously line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring extended edges for effortless extraction.
- Gently melt butter in a substantial saucepan over minimal heat, incorporating evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and initial salt measurement.
- Elevate temperature to medium, initiating a vigorous boil without stirring. Maintain continuous heating until candy thermometer registers 234°F-237°F.
- Carefully extract saucepan from heat source, allowing undisturbed cooling until temperature descends to 110°F.
- Simultaneously prepare walnuts by heating vegetable oil in a compact skillet. Toast chopped walnuts with remaining salt, cultivating a fragrant aroma through frequent stirring for 3-5 minutes.
- Transform white chocolate into smooth consistency using microwave, executing brief 15-second intervals with intermittent stirring.
- Upon reaching precise temperature, integrate melted white chocolate, marshmallow creme, maple extract, and a portion of toasted walnuts. Mix thoroughly until uniform.
- Transfer fudge mixture into prepared dish, distributing evenly. Garnish surface with remaining toasted walnuts.
- Allow natural cooling at ambient temperature for 2-3 hours, permitting complete solidification.
- Extract fudge using parchment paper overhang, slice into elegant squares, and savor the decadent creation.
Notes
- Precision is key when making fudge, so use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure the perfect texture and consistency.
- Toasting walnuts enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the maple-infused fudge.
- Avoid stirring the mixture while boiling and cooling to prevent sugar crystallization and ensure a smooth, creamy result.
- Allow ample cooling time at room temperature for the fudge to set properly and develop its rich, indulgent texture.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients and follow the temperature instructions carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg