Description
A sweet and sugary treat loaded with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (100g) pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 cups (440g) packed brown sugar
- 2 cups (250g) fondant sugar
- 5oz (150g) evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a buttered baking tin with parchment paper or clingfilm, and set aside.
- Add the brown sugar, evaporated milk and butter to a heavy bottomed saucepan, and stir over a gentle heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and continue to boil over a medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Take the pan off of the heat and add the fondant sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Use an electric hand whisk or standing mixer on a low setting to whip the mixture for three minutes, until smooth and shiny.
- Add 80g of the chopped pecans and fold through until distributed evenly.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-lined pan, even out with a rubber spatula, and then sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
- Allow the fudge to come to room temperature, and then refrigerate for 2+ hours until set.
- Cut up into bite size pieces and serve!
Notes
- The cooking time does not include chilling.
- You’ll need to allow at least two hours for your mixture to become firm and fudgy – sadly, it cannot be eating straight from the pan (unless you want burnt fingers!)
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160