PUMPKIN FUDGE

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I look forward to the taste of pumpkin every Thanksgiving. This easy pumpkin fudge recipe lets me do that and everyone loves it.-Marlene Fudge, Rushville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (10 ounces) cinnamon baking chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. Cube the remaining butter and place in a large saucepan; add the sugars, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg. , Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in cinnamon chips until melted. Stir in the marshmallow creme, 2/3 cup pecans and vanilla. Transfer to prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup pecans. Chill until firm. , 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 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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