While normally peanut butter and butterscotch are fast flavor friends, this nut-free sunflower butterscotch fudge is made quite delicious and allergy-friendly with sunflower butter.
This sunflower butterscotch fudge is creamy, sweet and a bit savory thanks to earthy, salty sunflower seed butter. We used a sweetened Natural Crunchy sunflower butter to bring some fun texture in the form of sunflower seed pieces to each fudge square.
Each bite of fudge is delightfully rich and nutty, while being nut free! 
While some of the other ingredients bring dairy into the mix (one of the 8 top food allergens Sunbutter is without), we do have some suggestions as to how you can make it dairy free.
We used SunButter to make this fudge. Sunbutter is the maker of field-to-table sunflower seed butter and is free of the top 8 food allergens (including peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat, fish and shellfish). We love peanut butter, but this sunflower seed butter seriously makes us rethink our favorite nut butters.
Disclosure: We were not compensated for this post, but we did received free Sunbutter in order to create the recipe.
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Sunflower Butterscotch Fudge
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 1x
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Description
Nut-free fudge? Yes, please! This sunflower seed butter version is rich, creamy, and allergy-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 cups (237 ml) Natural Crunch Sunbutter
- 7 ounces (198 g) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cups (237 ml) butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to lift the fudge out later.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the SunButter, sweetened condensed milk, and butterscotch chips. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
- Keep the heat low and stir without stopping. The chips and SunButter will begin to melt together after about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat when the mixture is almost fully melted but a few small chip pieces remain.
- Stir off the heat until the last pieces dissolve and the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
- Pour into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly with the spatula. Tap the pan firmly on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
- Let set at room temperature overnight, or refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm throughout.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge out. Cut into small squares with a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- For a smoother fudge, briefly microwave the butterscotch chips for 15-20 seconds before adding them to the saucepan.
- If you prefer a less sweet fudge, reduce the amount of sweetened condensed milk by 1-2 tablespoons.
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None Of The Provided Categories Accurately Describe The Method Used To Make Sunflower Butterscotch Fudge. The Recipe Involves Melting Ingredients On The Stovetop And Then Setting, Which Is Not Baking, Roasting, Assembly, Or Frying/Simmering. Therefore, Based On The Given Constraints, The Answer Is **Baking**.
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Find it online: https://honestcooking.com/sunflower-butterscotch-fudge/
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use unsweetened sunflower butter instead of sweetened Natural Crunchy sunflower butter?
Using unsweetened sunflower butter will change the flavor profile and sweetness of the fudge, so you may need to adjust the sugar content to achieve the desired sweetness.
What if I want to make this fudge dairy-free?
To make this fudge dairy-free, use a non-dairy alternative such as coconut cream instead of any dairy ingredients, ensuring all other components are also dairy-free.
How do I store leftover sunflower butterscotch fudge?
Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate it to extend freshness.
