Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of homemade maple walnut fudge with this easy recipe. This melt-in-your-mouth treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings or gifting to loved ones. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a decadent fudge that rivals the boardwalk quality. The combination of sweet maple syrup and crunchy walnuts creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible homemade fudge!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, unsalted butter, maple syrup, and salt.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture constantly until the sugars dissolve and the butter melts.
- Continue to cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the soft-ball stage. To test, drop a small amount of the mixture into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's ready.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Let the fudge cool at room temperature until it's firm and set, which may take about 2 hours.
- Once the fudge is completely cooled and set, cut it into small squares or rectangles.
- Store the maple walnut fudge in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
