Description
Maple magic comes alive in this simple 3-ingredient maple fudge, delivering pure Canadian sweetness with minimal effort. Rich, creamy indulgence melts on your palate, offering a luxurious treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for effortless extraction of the finished maple confection.
- Select a medium saucepan and combine sweetened condensed milk, maple syrup, and white chocolate chips over gentle heat, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Maintain a low temperature while blending ingredients, watching carefully as the mixture transforms into a silky, lustrous texture with no visible lumps.
- Once the mixture achieves a glossy, uniform consistency, carefully transfer the molten maple blend into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Allow the fudge to settle at ambient temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes, promoting initial stabilization of the delicate confection.
- Transfer the pan to the refrigerator, letting it chill undisturbed for a minimum of 2 hours until the fudge achieves a firm, sliceable consistency.
- Retrieve the pan from the refrigerator and lift the fudge out using the parchment paper overhang, placing it on a cutting surface.
- With a sharp knife, slice the maple fudge into bite-sized squares or rectangles, creating clean, precise cuts for an elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, enjoying the rich, sweet maple flavor of this simple yet decadent treat.
Notes
- Experiment with different maple syrups like dark or amber grades for deeper, richer flavor profiles that enhance the overall taste of the fudge.
- Prevent crystallization by ensuring you’re stirring continuously while melting ingredients and avoiding sudden temperature changes during the cooling process.
- Customize this recipe for dietary needs by using dairy-free white chocolate chips and vegan condensed milk alternatives for a plant-based version that maintains the creamy texture.
- Add optional mix-ins like toasted chopped pecans or a sprinkle of sea salt just before setting to elevate the fudge’s complexity and provide delightful textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg