SPICED BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE

Spiced Butterscotch Fudge image

This butterscotch fudge is a nice change from the more typical chocolate varieties. When I have a craving for a little sweet, this fits the bill.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield About 3-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided
3 cups sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
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. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook until a candy thermometer reaches 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally., Remove from the heat. Stir in chips until melted. Stir in marshmallow creme, pecans if desired and vanilla. Spread into prepared pan. Cool to room temperature; cover and refrigerate. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.