Description
A delicious caramel apple fudge recipe that combines the sweetness of caramel with the tartness of apples for a heavenly treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Stir until sugars dissolve.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches 235°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, salt, diced apples, and nuts.
- Pour into the prepared pan and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For a smoother texture, peel the apples before dicing.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar slightly if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: caramel apple fudge, easy fudge recipe, homemade fudge, apple dessert