Old Fashioned Pumpkin Fudge - Pumpkin Fudge Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Pumpkin Fudge - Pumpkin Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) sugar; 2 tbsp (30 ml) light corn syrup; 1 tbsp (15 ml) mashed pumpkin (canned or fresh); Pinch of salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pumpkin pie spice; 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk (use whole milk); 1/3 cup (80 ml) sweetened condensed milk; 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pure vanilla extract; Optional two drops of orange food coloring

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) light corn syrup
1 tbsp (15 ml) mashed pumpkin (canned or fresh)
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup (80 ml) milk (use whole milk)
1/3 cup (80 ml) sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
1/2 tsp (2 ml) pure vanilla extract
Optional two drops of orange food coloring

1
In a saucepan combine the sugar, corn syrup, pumpkin, salt, pumpkin pie spice, milk, and condensed milk.
2
Place over medium high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occassionally, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, 238 degrees (125 C.).
4
Remove from the heat and allow to cool until still slightly hot.
5
Add the butter and stir until melted.
6
Add the vanilla extract and food coloring if desired.
7
(This fudge is a good natural pumpkin color without it, but it will get oranger if you like it brighter).
8
Beat with a spoon until the mixture is very thick, creamy, and beings to hold its shape and lose it's shine.
9
Pour into a baking pan or refrigerator tray (about a 5x9 inches) which has been lined with buttered aluminum foil.
10
Smooth the top of the fudge and allow to set until cool and firm.
11
Cut into squares and enjoy.

470

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (475 ml) sugar, 2 tbsp (30 ml) light corn syrup, 1 tbsp (15 ml) mashed pumpkin (canned or fresh), Pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Pumpkin Fudge - Pumpkin Fudge falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Fudge - Pumpkin Fudge

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