You will be amazed at how easy this rich and creamy Maple Fudge Recipe is to make. This microwave fudge needs just a few ingredients and three minutes to make.
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Why You'll Love This Fudge
- It takes less than 5 minutes to make. In fact, we could call it 3 minute fudge!
- There's no need for a candy thermometer.
- Using the microwave means no standing over a hot stove.
- This homemade maple fudge is rich, creamy, and decadent.
- Maple walnut fudge is a delicious addition to a holiday treat tray, or just a snack to satisfy a sweet craving.
- Homemade fudge is a perfect edible gift!
Ingredients
- Sweetened Condensed Milk The key to this easy maple fudge recipe. Sweetened condensed milk is simply milk with a lot of added sugar which has been reduced to a creamy, almost syrupy texture. I use this brand, but any brand will do.
- White Chocolate You can use white chocolate chunks like these, or chips, baking wafers, or even just break up some pure white chocolate bars.
- Butter Only use real butter. If you are using salted butter, you can omit the added salt.
- Salt
- Walnuts Chop the walnuts if you don't buy them pre-chopped. If you prefer a maple pecan fudge, substitute chopped pecans.
- Maple Extract Maple extract works in this quick fudge recipe (rather than pure maple syrup) because the extract is concentrated so you require much less vs maple syrup. Using enough maple syrup to flavour the fudge would make the fudge too soft.
How to Make It
- Line a greased 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, using a large enough piece so that there is overhang on two sides. This will make it easy to remove the fudge from the pan.
- Combine the chocolate, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute.
- Stir in the walnuts and maple extract.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared pan and refrigerate until set, about two hours.
Tips and Variations
- Walnuts are especially delicious with maple, but pecans, hazelnuts, and macadamia nuts are also good choices.
- Omit the nuts altogether in the case of tree nut allergies.
- You can try all kinds of variations of sweetened condensed milk fudge. I love this Chocolate Toffee Fudge. Try substituting the white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate and the maple extract for mint.
- This microwave fudge will not set as hard as the old fashioned fudge version. It will be a little softer and for best results, you should keep it in the fridge until serving or snacking.
- Lightly oil your pan before lining it with parchment paper. This will keep the parchment in place.
Fudge FAQs
Evaporated milk is unsweetened, and condensed milk is sweetened. Because of its sugar content, condensed milk is also thicker and more syrupy.
Yes, you should keep it in the fridge, in a covered container.
Your fudge will keep in the fridge, in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Yes, you can freeze fudge. It freezes well, and you can even eat it straight out of the freezer. Frozen fudge is delicious! Once the fudge has set in the fridge, cut it into pieces and "flash freeze" it. Put the pieces on a parchment lined baking sheet and place it in the freezer until the pieces are hard. Pack them in air tight containers or freezer bags and freeze for up to 6 months.
More Sweet Treats
If you love homemade candies and no bake treats, try Homemade Peanut Butter Cups, or Chocolate Berry Cups.
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Maple Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups white chocolate chips or chunks or chopped bars
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 teaspoons pure maple extract
Instructions
- Combine white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, butter and salt in a microwave safe bowl
- Microwave on high for three minutes, stirring after each minute
- Stir in the walnuts and maple extract
- Spread the mixture in the prepared pan
- Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours
nancy
this maple fudge is too good to be true and made in the microwave toO!
Colleen
Right Nancy? This fudge is so good!
Lily
I love maple fudge! I didn't realize it was so easy to make. Going to make it over the holidays!
Colleen
It's SO easy, Lily! Enjoy!
Amanda Dixon
This fudge is divine! It truly only takes a few minutes to whip up, and the maple and white chocolate are so good together.
Colleen
Hi Amanda, I'm so happy that you loved this fudge! Thanks for your comment!
Marta
I love anything with maple, but I've never had maple fudge before making this recipe. It was so epically good that my entire family devoured the batch within 2 days. Now I'm annoyed that I have to make more and hide it from them, LOL!
Colleen
Hi Marta! I hope you have a good hiding place! So happy to hear that your family loved the fudge. Cheers!
Andrea White
love the flavor so much! so good!
Colleen
Happy to hear this, Andrea! Enjoy!
nancy
love how quick and easy this recipe is! total winner in my books!
Colleen
So great to hear, Nancy!
Sara Welch
Such a delicious treat for the holidays! These will be great for gift giving; excited to give this a try, indeed!
Colleen
Hi Sara! Homemade fudge really is great for gift giving! Enjoy!
Jeannie
This sweet treat is perfect and easy to make, glad its vegetarian.
Colleen
So happy that you loved this fudge recipe, Jeannie!
Shelley Murrison
This will be the final treat to make for gift boxes!! You always have the best recipes - easy to follow and 100% perfect outcome! Thanks Colleen!
Colleen
Hi Shelley! Thanks for this comment; it really means a lot to me. Enjoy the fudge and the holidays!
Raquel
This was a delightful fudge recipe! Will make again.
maryanne
My mom loves maple walnut-flavored anything, so I am going to make a batch of this fudge for her as a surprise!
Colleen
That's so great, Maryanne. I know your Mom will enjoy this delicious surprise.
Kristen Wood
My kids loved this! Sooo tasty!
Colleen
That's wonderful, Kristen! Thanks for letting me know!
Gina
Total fudge addict here and haven't met a flavor I don't like - this one included!
Colleen
Glad to hear it, Gina!
Toni
I love how quick and easy it is! A great addition to our favorites!
Colleen
Hi Toni, I'm so happy to add this fudge to your favorites!
Catherine
Fudge is always a fun and delicious treat to make for the holidays and a perfect gift to give. This sounds marvelous and so easy too!
Colleen
Totally agree Catherine!