Maple Walnut Fudge

A recipe for maple walnut fudge that is foolproof! It’s sweet, creamy, and full of maple flavor, with crunchy walnuts for texture!

Welp, I made this fudge a year ago, and here we are. I never got around to sharing it, but the recipe is still as good as it was last November.

I can’t say the same thing for the photos, but they aren’t the worst I’ve taken. We’ll all get through this.

I think the main thing you need to know about this recipe is that this fudge features a classic and timeless flavor pairing: maple and walnut. One of my favorite flavor teams. Rich in maple flavor, smooth and creamy in texture, and loaded with crunchy walnuts.

I also added toffee to this fudge for an additional level of crunchiness, as well as caramel-like sugary goodness.

I sometimes hesitate to make candy from scratch because I don’t like dealing with a candy thermometer. I love to make it, but I have to be in the right mood. Candy-making is not always fuss-free.

The thermometer is meant to make things easier, and to provide accuracy, but sometimes I think it only complicates candy-making. At least, for me.

This fudge is foolproof though. The recipe is simple enough, and the reward is worth any effort it takes to make it.

I haven’t made this fudge since last year, but that’s going to change. It highlights some of the best fall flavors, is always a hit at parties, and is blessedly easy to make!

Maple Walnut Fudge

Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

A recipe for maple walnut fudge that is foolproof! It's sweet, creamy, and full of maple flavor, with crunchy walnuts for texture!

4.67 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Dessert - candy

Servings 48 pieces

Ingredients

  

• 1 c. unsalted butter cubed
• 2 c. packed brown sugar
• 1 - 5 oz. can evaporated milk
• 1 tbsp. maple extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• pinch of salt
• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 1-1/2 c. chopped walnuts divided
• 3/4 c. toffee bits optional

Instructions

 

• Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, and spray the foil with butter spray.
• In a large saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk.
• Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Set a timer for 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and stir in the maple extract, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar.
• Quickly transfer to a large mixing bowl, and beat for 2-3 minutes, or until it's smooth and shiny.
• Fold in 1 c. walnuts and the toffee bits (toffee bits are optional).
• Immediately spread into the prepared pan, and sprinkle with remaining walnuts, pressing down lightly.
• Cool completely.
• Lift the fudge out of the pan using the foil edges, and remove foil.
• Cut into bars, and enjoy!

Adapted from this recipe.