World's Easiest Maple Walnut Fudge

Submitted by Baby Kato

"This has got to be the worlds easiest fudge to make, only 3 ingredients. Make sure to use fresh walnuts and pure maple syrup. The better the quality the better the fudge....Enjoy! Please do not substitute the whipping cream for any other type of cream, it will not work.... it requires heavy cream... to set."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1 lb
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups maple syrup, pure
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup walnuts, fresh, chopped

directions

1. Line a large platter with plastic wrap.
2. Pour the maple syrup and whipping cream into a deep pan.
3. Properly fix the candy thermometer in the pan so not to touch the sides of the pan, or the bottom of the pan, leave at least a half inch space from the bottom of the pan.
4. Cook on medium-high heat.
5. Occasionally stir gently until thermometer reads 235 degrees (this will take about 20 - 35 minutes).
6. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl, make sure not to scrap the bottom of the pot.
7. Allow the fudge mixture to cool for 5 minutes without stirring.
8. With a wooden spoon gently stir the chopped walnuts into the fudge for about 3 - 4 minute.
9. When fudge starts to hold its shape without stirring gently scrap onto prepared platter, score into squares and store in a n airtight container.

Reviews

[StickyToffee]

So delicious and easy! I've made fudge since I was a kid and was skeptical that a liquid mixture without sugar could ever set up into fudge but I was wrong. It took longer than normal to reach the softball stage though. I substituted half & half for the cream and added 2 teaspoons of corn syrup because I didn't want a grainy fudge, and also 2 T of butter to make it richer.

 

[cookiemonster 25]

Wow, this was easy! I also used butter and a bit of corn syrup and it came out wonderful. The texture was great and it melts in your mouth! An A+ for sure!

 

[KristinsUniquePubli]

I messed this one up too :[ I think my thermometer isn't calibrated properly. It took much longer for it to reach the right temperature, so I eventually ended up testing it. It formed a fairly firm ball so I took it out right away to stir it and put it in a pan... the flavor was nice, and its still definitely edible, but its not fudge-y. One day, I'll try it again with a working candy thermometer.

 

[BakinBaby]

How much easier can it get? Made for 123 tag and what a find, thanks Baby. The taste was perfect and so easy.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

great fudge, mine came out slightly crumbly possibly due to my maple syrup, not to worry it was gone in a flash, thanks for sharing BK!