VERMONT MAPLE FUDGE RECIPE
Provided by tschnet1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8×8-inch dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil and butter the foil well. In a heavy 4-quart pan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, corn syrup and cream and stir constantly until the mixture begins a full boil. Clip on your calibrated candy thermometer and cook the syrup until it reaches 236 degrees (F). Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool undisturbed until the mixture reaches 110 degrees (F). Add the vanilla extract to the mixture. Begin to stir/fold the fudge gently with the wooden spoon. This is a stiff mixture, and it will take some time to finish to the proper consistency. Stir thoroughly, but it is not necessary to beat or to stir continuously. I take frequent breaks for 30 seconds or a minute at a time. Periodically, scrape the spoon, the pot bottom, and the pot sides no more than 1/3 of the way up from the bottom with the buttered spatula. Continue stirring for approximately 15 to 20 minutes (and the drier the day, the quicker setup will occur). Toward the end of this stirring phase, you'll notice several changes. The fudge will stiffen slightly and begin to lose its gloss. It will "snap" with every stroke of the spoon, and you may feel it give off heat. When the gloss begins to leave and the mixture begins to "snap", quickly stir in the nuts just until evenly distributed, and turn into prepared pan, scraping out the bottom of the pot and the sides no more than 1/3 of the way up from the bottom. It is helpful to butter your hands lightly and press the fudge out to make an even layer in the pan. Cool completely to room temperature. To cut, lift out block of fudge, still in foil, from the pan. Peel back foil sides. Use a large, very sharp, heavy, straight-edged knife to cut the fudge into 36 or more pieces; it will be necessary to clean the knife frequently under hot water, then dry it off, to keep the cuts neat. I wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap so it will not dry out. Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for longer storage. Always allow the fudge to come to room temperature before serving.
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[email protected]This fudge was a bit too hard for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Farhan Ul haq baffa
[email protected]I've tried many fudge recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it!
Zane Baxter
[email protected]This fudge was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The maple flavor was perfect and the fudge was very rich.
Slick Stiwart
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fudge, but this recipe changed my mind. The maple flavor was subtle and the fudge was very creamy.
Puran Mgr
[email protected]This fudge was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The texture was perfect and the maple flavor was nice.
nebil Wase
[email protected]I love this fudge! It's so rich and decadent, and the maple flavor is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Danais Altagracia
[email protected]This fudge was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Antonieta Juarez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of maple flavor, but this fudge was still really good. The chocolate flavor was strong and the fudge was very creamy.
Carla Lyons
[email protected]This is the best fudge I've ever had! I love the maple flavor and the texture is perfect.
Destiny Anumiri
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the fudge to set properly. I think I might have cooked it for too long.
Hytheme Chorfi
[email protected]I used dark chocolate instead of semisweet and it turned out really well. The fudge was rich and decadent.
Momentfx Dreamchaser
[email protected]This fudge was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Zihad Mal
[email protected]I've made this fudge a few times now and it always turns out great. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of maple and chocolate.
GriffMatic1
[email protected]This fudge was a hit at my holiday party. It was so rich and creamy, and the maple flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!