This Creamy Maple Nut Fudge is a breeze to make! Crunchy toasted walnuts add amazing texture and flavor to this decadent fudge!
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You guys are ready for more fudge right? Now that you’ve made Peanut Butter Candy Bar Fudge and used up all your leftover Halloween candy, we’re ready to move on to more holiday type fudge.
Maple is pretty much my most favorite thing EVER. I’ll take it any way I can get it and fudge is certainly my preferred method for satisfying my maple cravings.
The flavor in this fudge is intensified by the toasted walnuts. Yep. Toasted. It’s kinda an essential part of the recipe for my family (allergies to raw walnuts run rampant) and it does amazing things for the flavor
After my recent trip with Diamond of California, you could say I have walnuts on the brain 🙂
A couple of weeks ago Diamond of California invited me to tour their walnut orchards during harvesting. I was able to see the entire process from the tree shaking to the packaging of the nuts. I have to admit I was totally giddy with excitement. I’m such a nerd.
I was so impressed with the entire operation and learned SO much about walnuts – I’m totally an expert now 😉 I had the most amazing time with the fantastic group of bloggers that went on the trip so make sure to go check them out!
Liz – The Lemon Bowl | Karen – The Food Charlatan | Sarah – Snixy Kitchen | Lynda – TasteFood
Annalise – Completely Delicious | Tiffany – Le Creme de la Crumb | Hayley – The Domestic Rebel
Melissa – Fit n’ Well Mommy| Alex – Delish Knowledge | Amy – Amy’s Healthy Baking
Now I’ve got nuts on the brain so except so more yummy, nutty recipes soon!
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Maple Nut Fudge
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 12 oz white chocolate chips chopped
- 7 oz jar marshmallow creme
- 2 1/2 tsp maple extract.
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for five minutes then stir. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Let cool
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper.
- Combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in white chocolate chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.)
- Stir in marshmallow creme and maple extract.
- Stir in toasted walnuts.
- Pour into prepared dish.
- Let cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve. Top with additional toasted walnuts if desired.
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lorraine says
I made this fudge hoping it would taste like the maple fudge that I had tasted awhile back that was so delicious. I must admit that toasting the nuts made a difference in the taste and I definitely wouldn’t skip that step. I did not taste enough maple flavoring though. If I make it again, I would up the amount of extract.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely Lorraine! Toasting the nuts is key 🙂 Go ahead and increase the extract to your liking! Thanks for stopping by!
Janet says
This fudge looks so good! Just wanted to check – do you use salted or unsalted butter? And it says White chocolate chips, chopped – did you mean white chocolate, chopped or do you chop your chocolate chips? Thank you!
Elayna says
Well I made this today. Accidentally put 3/4 evaporated milk instead of 2/3. Little soft. Good though! This was my first try so I guess that’s okay?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oops! Glad it still kinda turned out 🙂 Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Candace says
Hi Trish! I tried this recipe today and it was AMAZING! The house even smells good! I do have one question, is this suppose to be a softer fudge? Mine turned out softer then what I was expecting. Just wanted to make sure I didn’t do anything wrong. Although it wouldn’t matter any way since it was so GOOD!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The softness of the fudge will depend a lot on how long you let it boil. The longer you let it boil the stiffer it will be. If yours was a little too soft, try boiling it for an extra 30-60 seconds next time. So glad you enjoyed the fudge!!
Maesie says
Hi Trish!
Just wondering if you have found a way to make maple fudge with real maple syrup. I’m from New England, so I always feel like using the real stuff is a must.
Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried Maesie but I’m sure it would be delicious!
Melissa says
I love all the different flavors of fudge you have on your site. I can’t wait to make some for Christmas. I think I’ll give plates to all my neighbors!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds like the perfect plan to me Melissa – thank you! (p.s. my sister’s name is Melissa too!)
Ala says
That tour does sound preeeetty darn awesome–I’d totally have walnuts on the mind, too! I’m all about some crunchy and some texture in my fudge, so I love this recipe you’re sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Ala! It was so much fun!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I had so much fun hanging with you!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I miss you so much Liz! What a fun trip!
marcie says
How fun to tour the orchard! This is a great use of those beautiful walnuts — that fudge flavor combination sounds delicious! Pinned. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It sure was Marcie! And yes, this fudge = YUM!
Mir says
Maple walnut is really one of my favorite flavors of all time! So this thrills me beyond belief. Love it! Keep the fudge kick going!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Mir!
Rhonda Albom says
OMG – I have to try this. I can’t believe it has so little maple in it – an not even real maple syrup. It looks so good.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yep. You could totally add a little maple syrup to it but it doesn’t really enhance the flavor, in my opinion. Give it a try Rhonda!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
This fudge looks fantastic! And your trip to the walnut grove sounds like it was a lot of fun!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It was so amazing Renee! And you’re going to love this fudge!
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
This looks like the perfect maple fudge recipe! Pinning to try for the holidays!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for the pin Krystle!
Liz says
Thank you for the nice recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You’re welcome Liz!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
All of these fudge recipes look so amazing, Trish! It’s been so long since I’ve had a good maple fudge – it’s time!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It IS time girl! Try this one Stephanie – sooo good!