Easy Maple Walnut Fudge Recipe

Easy maple walnut fudge recipe is perfect for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The traditional fudge recipe is made with pure maple syrup and features plenty of flavor.

An Easy Fudge Recipe

 

Fudge can be intimidating to make, but this is an easy recipe that will be a hit at any party, and it’s always a good idea to give as gifts.

The Perfect Holiday Gift

People will love you if you give the creamy fudge as a gift because it is the perfect treat. Last year we took fudge to the kid’s school around the holidays and everyone ate it right up.

The flavor is a deep, creamy, chocolatey flavor with crunchy walnuts.

The first time I made this fudge I wanted to keep eating it. It’s decadent and it’s seriously delicious fudge.

And maple syrup recipes are always a hit. They are rich with flavor and usher in the comforts of fall.

Maple Walnut Fudge Ingredient Checklist

• Salted butter
• White granulated sugar
• Maple syrup
• Sweetened condensed milk
• White chocolate chips
• Marshmallow cream
• Chopped walnuts
• Vanilla extract

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start by melting the butter in a large saucepan on medium high to high heat.

I made this recipe in a medium saucepan, but you really need one that will allow the fudge ingredients to expand as they cook and it’s a mess when it boils over.

Pour the real maple syrup into the pan.

The real stuff gives the fudge a much better flavor than just maple flavoring with maple extract. (Thank you maple tree).

We vacationed in Vermont last year and toured a small maple syrup plant.

Sugarbush farms makes the best maple syrup.

Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the pan.

Add the sugar to the saucepan and mix the ingredients together.

Bring the fudge to a full rolling boil. Add the candy thermometer to the pan and cook the ingredients until the temperature reaches 234 degrees.

TIP: Be sure not to allow the thermometer to touch the bottom of the pan or you will get an incorrect reading.

If you don’t have a thermometer you can try the soft ball stage method. I am not very good at it, so I like to use the candy thermometer.

After the fudge reaches 234 degrees, remove the pan from the heat and add the marshmallow cream. Stir until it melts.

I always add the marshmallow cream before the chocolate chips because the hotter the mixture is, the easier the marshmallow cream will melt.

You can use either Marshmallow Fluff or Jet Puffed Marshmallow Creme, as either one will work.

Next, add the white chocolate chips to the mixture and stir to melt.

For whatever reason, white chocolate chips don’t want to melt as easily and you have to stir a little bit more than usual.

Finally, add the chopped walnuts to the pan and mix until well combined.

Pour the fudge mixture into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish.

You can either grease the dish or cover it with parchment paper. I sprayed the dish with non-stick spray and then placed parchment paper over that so it would stay in place.

Using parchment paper makes it easy to pull the fudge out, after it sets up, and cut into pieces.

Sprinkle a few more walnuts on top and let the fudge set up for about two hours.

If you’re in a hurry, you can put the fudge in the refrigerator and it will set up faster.

Once the fudge sets up, you can lift the fudge out easily with the parchment paper, grab a sharp knife, and slice.

I got about 28 pieces out of the pan, but you can cut them into small squares and get even more if you have a larger crowd.

The small pieces are perfect finger foods at a party (and my favorite kind).

More Homemade Fudge Recipes

• Old-fashioned fudge with peanut butter – this fudge is made with creamy peanut butter for a sweet treat.
• Dark chocolate fudge with sea salt – is for those that love dark chocolate. The sprinkles of salt are wonderful for bringing out all of the flavor.
• Chocolate frosting fudge – the easy recipe is made with just two ingredients. You can’t ask for a more delicious and easy recipe.

How Do I Store The Creamy Maple Fudge?

You can store the fudge in an airtight container on either the counter or in the refrigerator.

The fudge can be kept at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It will last about a week longer in the refrigerator.