Butter Pecan Fudge Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥢 Servings: 60 pieces
📝 Recipe Category: Candy
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Low Protein, Christmas, < 30 Mins
Description:
Indulge in the creamy richness of this delectable Butter Pecan Fudge recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. With a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and crunchy pecans, this fudge is an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by coating an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring an even layer to prevent sticking.
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Cooking:
- In a large saucepan, combine the butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to ensure even heating and prevent burning.
- Once boiling, continue to cook for 5 minutes, maintaining a steady stir to prevent sticking and ensure thorough mixing.
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Incorporating Flavors:
- After 5 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat, taking care as the mixture will be hot.
- Stir in the pecan halves and vanilla extract, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the fudge base.
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Final Touches:
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar to the mixture, stirring continuously until smooth and well combined. This step ensures a creamy texture and even sweetness throughout the fudge.
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Setting:
- Once fully mixed, transfer the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula to ensure a uniform thickness.
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Cooling and Serving:
- Allow the fudge to cool to room temperature, allowing it to set properly before cutting.
- Once cooled, cut the fudge into 1-inch squares using a sharp knife.
- Serve and enjoy the delightful buttery goodness of this Butter Pecan Fudge, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 61
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 6.8mg
- Sodium: 19.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.8g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 7.4g
- Protein: 0.2g
Tips:
- For an extra layer of flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the fudge mixture. Simply spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Experiment with different nut varieties, such as walnuts or almonds, for a unique twist on this classic fudge recipe.
- Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life. Just be sure to bring it back to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
