Nanny's Maple Walnut Fudge, delicious creamy pieces of maple syrup infused fudge with walnuts throughout. Ideal for Christmas and to make in batches for gifts
Many of you who have visited Lovefoodies will already know our Foodie Friend Nanny Pat, after making her Apple Pie recipe. You may even have chatted with her or seen her delicious dinner photos at our Lovefoodies Facebook group.
Nanny Pat is always busy cooking something tasty up in her kitchen, and here we have got one of her star recipes, her signature Maple Walnut Fudge!
You can be sure that when you make this it will go down a storm.
It's always popular and Nanny Pat often makes it to take as gifts to birthday parties and the like.
So without further ado, let's see how to make Nanny's recipe.
Recipe by Pat Milton
Prep Time
15 minutes
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Cook Time
Nil
Yield
9 - 12 pieces
What you need
8 or 9 inches greased square pan
Ingredients
2 Cups Light Brown Sugar
5 oz. can EVAPORATED Milk
1 Cups (2 sticks) UNsalted Butter
2 Cups Confectioner's (powdered) sugar
½ tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. maple flavoring
1 - 1 & ½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. In a pan, on medium heat, bring to a boil the brown sugar, evaporated milk, and butter.
2. Once boiling, turn heat slightly down and boil stirring constantly for 10 min.
3. REMOVE from heat, and stir in the confectioner's sugar, vanilla, and maple flavoring
4. Beat with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes and then add the coarsely chopped walnuts.
5. Put in a 9" Buttered sq. pan and let cool to room temperature and tightly cover, and put in the refrigerator to cool for several hours or overnight then cut into squares.
Nanny Pat's Top Tip : When cutting the fudge, use a sharp knife and cut DOWNWARDS, try to do it in one move as the fudge will crumble if you cut like you would a loaf of bread.
Recipe Card
Nanny’s Maple Walnut Fudge
Nanny's Maple Walnut Fudge, delicious creamy pieces of maple syrup infused fudge with walnuts throughout. Ideal for Christmas and to make in batches for gifts
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Light Brown Sugar
- 5 oz . can EVAPORATED Milk
- 1 Cups UNsalted Butter, 2 sticks
- 2 Cups Confectioner's sugar, powdered
- ½ tsp . vanilla extract
- ½ tsp . maple flavoring
- 1 - 1 ½ Cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a pan, on medium heat, bring to a boil the brown sugar, evaporated milk and butter.
- Once boiling, turn heat slightly down, and boil stirring constantly for 10 min.
- REMOVE from heat, and stir in the confectioner's sugar, vanilla and maple flavouring
- Beat with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes and then add the coarsely chopped walnuts.
- Put in a 9" Buttered sq. pan and let cool to room temperature and tightly cover, and put in refrigerator to cool for several hours or overnight then cut into squares.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 439Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 1gSugar: 49gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate
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Debbie
says:How can you print the recipes without printing all the ads?
lovefoodies
says:Hi Debbie, if you take a look above the ingredients, you will see a row of icons, select the red one which says ‘share’ and then select ‘Print Friendly’. You will then get a pop up screen with the recipe, and if you hover over the sections, you can have the option to delete parts you don’t want, such as photos etc. I hope this helps!
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Laura
says:The recipe calls for maple flavouring. Can you use real maple syrup. If so, how much?
lovefoodies
says:Hi Laura, I’ve just sent Nanny Pat a message to ask her so I will let you know just as soon as she replies.
lovefoodies
says:Laura, Nanny Pat advises to use 2 Teaspoons of Maple syrup to replace the flavoring.
Enjoy your fudge. It is very delicious as I also made it at Christmas time!
Marina Suhaili
says:Looks yummy I must try one of this days.Thank you for sharing…!
lovefoodies
says:Enjoy Marina!
stacy
says:is this a half or full can of the evaporated milk?
lovefoodies
says:Hi Stacy, it all depends on the size of the can, so you need to check on the label and see there will be enough for 5oz as in the recipe :)
Nanny Pat
says:Yes, tastes like a Penuche (Maple Walnut Fudge)..