Description
Sweet caramel apple fudge delight whispers autumn’s warmth with rich, creamy layers of nostalgia. Spiced apples and silky caramel meld into a luxurious dessert that beckons you to savor each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Apples:
- 2 cups (473 ml) sugar
- 1 cup (236 ml) brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup (158 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 cup (236 ml) apple cider
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups (340 grams) white chocolate chips
- 7 ounces (198 grams) marshmallow cream
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) dried apple slices, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining an 8×8-inch dish with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides for easy removal.
- Combine sugars, butter, evaporated milk, and apple cider in a medium saucepan, heating over medium flame while continuously stirring to prevent scorching.
- Monitor the mixture’s temperature carefully, cooking until it reaches the precise soft ball stage (234F), which typically takes 10-12 minutes of consistent stirring.
- Immediately remove the hot mixture from heat and swiftly incorporate white chocolate chips and marshmallow cream, whisking until achieving a completely smooth, glossy consistency.
- Gently fold in ground cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a rich aromatic blend that infuses the fudge with warm, autumnal notes.
- Stir in vanilla extract and finely chopped dried apple pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the luscious fudge into the prepared dish, using a silicone spatula to spread it uniformly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Allow the fudge to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours until it becomes completely firm and slice-able.
- Once set, cut into small, elegant squares and serve chilled, savoring the complex layers of caramel, apple, and spice.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Constantly stir the sugar mixture to avoid scorching and ensure even caramelization during cooking.
- Customize Texture Adjust dried apple slice size for a more pronounced or subtle fruit texture throughout the fudge.
- Temperature Precision Use a reliable candy thermometer to achieve the perfect soft ball stage for smooth, creamy consistency.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap white chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives and use coconut cream for a vegan-friendly version of this decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 31 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg