MAPLE GINGER FUDGE

Maple Ginger Fudge image

I combine two fall favorites--maple and ginger--in this sweet, smooth fudge. One piece just isn't enough!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Butter the sides of a small heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter; add the sugar, cream, corn syrup and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Add maple flavoring and remaining butter (do not stir). Cool to 110° without stirring, about 1 hour. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1-2 minutes or until fudge begins to thicken. With a clean dry wooden spoon, stir in walnuts until fudge begins to lose its gloss, about 5 minutes. , Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.