Submitted by Julia, who says: "This is one of the best recipes I have tasted. I found it in a school cookbook as a Maple Fudge and added a couple of things myself. It turns out every time and freezes like a dream!"
2 cups packed brown sugar
half of a 10 oz can evaporated milk - not condensed!
1/2 pound butter
2 cups powdered (confectioners') sugar
1 cup walnuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring (if desired)
Butter a 9x13-inch pan and set aside. I have determined lining the pan with foil or paper and buttering that makes cutting and removing much easier. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat very slightly and boil 10 minutes while stirring constantly. No longer!
Remove from heat and add icing sugar, vanilla and maple flavoring (if using). Mix thoroughly with hand mixer on medium until thick and glossy - just a couple of minutes. Fold in walnuts and pour in prepared pan.
Refrigerate until set.
Note: This recipe also doubles easily. For really succulent fudge double and still use the one pan. It is thick and decadent, just like it should be. I cut this and freeze it in a can every Christmas without a problem. Just be sure it is really well wrapped. Enjoy!
Lisa in Liverpool, UK Dec 18, 2008
Would make this again.
I made this two weeks ago. After pouring it into a tray to cool and set, it didn't. It was still really gooey to touch. So I placed it in the refridgerator overnight, still soft and gooey. I then covered it and blind froze it then wrapped it well and stashed it in the freezer. I took it out last night and chopped a small piece off, when it had thawed it was all soft and gooey agian! Help I wanted to give this a s gifts but now don't know how to save it or what to make with it! Would appreciate some advice, thanks.
Julia Ryan Dec 2, 2008
Would make this again.
This is Julia! I am so pleased everyone likes this recipe! It is is still #1 for me too!
David Hunter in northern British columbia Haida Gwaiii Oct 27, 2008
Would make this again.
make this for my wife and she loves it will do it again and again and again
Sue in New York Sep 1, 2008
Would make this again.
This recipe is incredible! Everyone loves it! I add a little maple syrup to it and its delicious!
Darlene in Canada Mar 20, 2008
Would make this again.
Very creamy, very yummy! I'm not the greatest fudge maker but its true, this was easy and came out great.
