Maple Nut Fudge

In the past, we treated ourselves to some yummy maple nut fudge found in one of our favorite fudge shops in the Smoky Mountains.  For years, I’ve whined about how I would love to make some of this fudge, but never got around to doing it until NOW.

Part of my Christmas fun is to share the joy by making home-made goodies not only for  the family, but for Robin’s office. This week I made not only batch, but two batches of maple nut fudge for him to take to his buddies. The recipe is simple and the end product is MMM, good!

 

 

Maple Nut Fudge

“Classic maple Fudge recipe. Very rich, very sweet and not hard at all so long as you use a candy thermometer.”

Ingredients:

1¾ cups real maple syrup

1¾ cups sugar

1 cup heavy cream or 5oz evaporated milk

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extra

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Line an 8 inch square pan with nonstick foil and spray with cooking spray.

2. Combine syrup, sugar, heavy cream, and salt in a medium saucepan, preferably a non stick one; bring to boiling over medium high heat, stirring constantly; once boiling, cook 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture reaches 238º.

3.  Remove pan from heat; with an electric mixer beat in butter and vanilla.

4.  Continue to beat on hight power for 8 to 9 minutes, or until thickened, light ion color and fudge loses its glossy finish; stir in nuts and spread in prepared pan; let stand until firm about 25 minutes then cut into squares.

The maple nut fudge was a hit at the office. In fact, one of Robin’s co-workers asked for the recipe. He sent it to him with this… Disclaimer:  Sender assumes no financial obligation due to necessary wardrobe replacement or premature automobile shock failure due to excess consumption of item represented by the attached.

Isn’t that just too funny? Laughter is great medicine for the soul (it also helps to keep you skinny). Have you stopped laughing yet? Oh, you’re on the floor, I see. Pick yourself up  and head into the kitchen to make a batch for yourself and family!

If you haven’t had the pleasure of joining Amanda @SelfSagacity, then hop over to play …
 

This week’s questions, I’m asking are…

  1. Do you like fudge, if so what’s your favorite?
  2. Do you buy your favorite fudge or make it? If you have a recipe to share, then add it in comments!

Discover more from Curious as a Cathy

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

15 comments

  2. Do you use any maple syrup in the recipe? I’m not seeing it listed. I just finished a few days in the Great Smokey Mts. and am looking for the perfect maple fudge recipe.

  3. I love fudge, but I’m more of a chocolate girl…with lots of nuts.

    My mom and husband would love the maple fudge best, I think! And I wouldn’t turn my nose up at it either, that’s for sure.

    Fun disclaimer!

    =)

    PS. Thanks for taking the time to read my looong story!

  5. That sure looks delicious!

    1. I like fudge..hot on ice cream 🙂
    2. Hot? I didn’t know there were different types 🙂

    I hope you are having a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas to you! *HUG*

  7. I am, and always have been, a total failure at making fudge! Oh, it always tastes delicious, but either we have to eat it with a spoon, or it hardens to one strange lump on the way from the pot to the plate. I always buy fudge when we go to the Smokies!

  9. I’ve been making fudge like crazy this last week. I’ve just discovered the joys of egg nog fudge~decadent! Of course, I use my goat’s milk for making my fudge.

  12. Ooh, this sounds delicious. I love the flavor of maple and my hubby loves nuts. I might have to make a batch this weekend.

    Fudge is one of those things I like a bite or two every once in awhile but for the most part I find it too sweet to eat a whole piece.

    I can’t even remember the last time I made or bought fudge. That may change soon as I look at your photo again.

    It has been a great year here in the blog universe Cathy and I’m so glad you have been part of it. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
    Judy

  13. Merry Christmas! Thanks for posting another great recipe. Do you think I can do that? It’s so tempting to eat those.
    1) I don’t like fudge much, it’s too sweet for me.
    2) I don’t know if I can make it the way it looks like here. Your fudge looks delicious.

  14. I stopped by from Jenny Matlock. I love hopping around blogs from her linky!
    I love fudge, but wouldn’t have to worry about gaining weight from Maple Nut, as maple is not my favorite flavoring in candy! I can pass that one by. But, put some peanut butter, or mint, or amaretto fudge out and I’ll scarf it up!

  15. In the midst of making Christmas cookies I saw this post and had to totally read it out of order! My favorite holiday flavors!

    This sounds absolutely delicious!

    I will be making this to share with family, friends and neighbors.

    Or, I may just hide it as an early Christmas gift for me!

    Thanks for being such a lovely part of Alphabe-Thursday Cathy!

    I feel so blessed our paths have crossed!

    Sending you warm wishes for a peaceful, tender Christmas season.

    Hugs,

    And…

    A+

Comments are closed.

error: Please contact me for permission to download. Thank-you!!