Snacks and Treats

Maple Fudge

Make old-fashioned maple fudge with brown sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Boil 10 minutes, beat smooth and cut into 64 small squares.

Maple fudge

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A classic butter and brown sugar fudge flavored with maple, cut into 1-inch squares. Store it airtight for gift boxes or a simple sweet.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings64 pieces
Calories70

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter divided
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • hand mixer
  • 8-inch round pan

Directions
 

  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter.
  2. Cut the rest of the butter into cubes. In a large saucepan, combine the butter cubes, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring nonstop. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, then take off the heat.
  3. Stir in the maple flavoring, vanilla, and salt. Add the confectioners’ sugar and beat on medium for about 2 minutes until smooth. Spread quickly into the pan and let cool completely.
  4. Lift out with the foil, peel the foil away, and cut into 1-inch squares.

Notes

Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 16g | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 3.1g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8.4mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 64 pieces; confectioners' sugar counted as powdered sugar. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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