3-INGREDIENT MAPLE-PECAN FUDGE

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3-Ingredient Maple-Pecan Fudge image

This decadent, pecan-studded fudge is all about the flavor of pure maple syrup.

Provided by Casey Elsass

Categories     Dessert     Maple Syrup     Pecan     3-Ingredient Recipes     Back to School     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Candy     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pecans
Unsalted butter (for pan)
4 cups pure maple syrup
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Special Equipment
A candy/deep-fry thermometer; a 9x5" or 8x4" loaf pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 10-15 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
  • Meanwhile, butter loaf pan. Attach candy thermometer to a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Cook maple syrup, cream, and salt, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Stop whisking and continue to boil until thermometer registers 238°F, about 40 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and let cool to 130°F, about 40 minutes.Transfer to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use an electric mixer or wooden spoon) and beat on medium speed until fudge is stiff and opaque, about 12 minutes. Fold in pecans. Scrape fudge into prepared pan; smooth surface. Chill until cool and firm, about 2 hours.
  • Do Ahead
  • Fudge can be made 1 week ahead; tightly wrap and chill.

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