Maple Pecan Fudge

Name: Maple Pecan Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 25
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk; 3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) butter cut into chunks; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tbsp Maple Extract; 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 1/2 cups pecan halves divided

Recreate the taste of pure maple syrup in this easy recipe. Flavor the rich penuche fudge with the authentic taste of McCormick® Maple Extract. Studded with pecans, it’s as tasty as it is pretty. Package it up for holiday or any-day gift giving!

15m

PREP TIME

30m

COOK TIME

266

CALORIES

7

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 25

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) butter, cut into chunks
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon McCormick® Maple Extract With Other Natural Flavors
1 teaspoon McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, divided

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides of pan. Spray with no stick cooking spray.
2 Mix evaporated milk, brown sugar and butter in large saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 236°F on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage). (This will take about 30 minutes. Mixture will darken in color as it cooks.) Remove from heat. Test Kitchen Tip :
For best results use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature of fudge while cooking.
3 Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar with an electric mixer on low speed. Increase speed to medium; beat until thickened and smooth. Stir in extracts and 1 cup of the pecans. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Top with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.
4 Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 25 squares. Store in refrigerator.