Spicy Pumpkin Fudge

Authentic Halloween fudge prepared from almonds, white sugar, unsalted butter, evaporated milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, butterscotch chips, marshmallow crème, chopped pecans and vanilla extract.

Ingredients -
1 cup Almonds
3 cups White Sugar
1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 (5 ounces) can Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup canned Pumpkin
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 cups Butterscotch Chips
1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Crème
1/2 cup chopped Pecans
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
 
Preparation:

1. Butter a 9 x 13-inch pan and set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

3. Arrange almonds in single layer on baking sheet. Toast in preheated oven. Stir frequently, and avoid burning. Remove from oven and set aside.

4. Add sugar, butter, milk, pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice to a heavy saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

5. Continue boiling over medium heat until mixture reaches 234 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.

6. Remove from heat. Stir in butterscotch chips.

7. When chips are melted, add marshmallow crème, pecans, and vanilla. Mix until well blended.

8. Immediately pour butterscotch mixture into prepared pan. Spread evenly.

9. Cool at room temperature.

10. Cut into squares.

11. Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

 



Fudge Making Tips
Candy Thermometer

Test your candy thermometer regularly to ensure it is accurate. A few degrees off can mean the difference between a successful candy recipe and a failure.


Fudge Making Tips
Dissolving Sugar

Dissolve sugar into liquid ingredients over low heat, then increase heat and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, don’t stir it again, unless directed by the recipe.


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