Love homemade fudge? Try my 2 ingredient fudge, 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge, or 3 ingredient fudge next. When the holiday season rolls around, I’m all about homemade treats and sweets, and fudge is a holiday staple. As a means to be a little healthier and wholesome, I’ve started making more and more of my simple maple fudge.
Why I love this recipe
Only 3 ingredients. All you need is pecan butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Seriously that is it. Perfect texture and flavor. The fudge is rich and creamy and melts in your mouth! It has a subtle maple taste without being overpowering. Healthy. Most fudge recipes call for condensed milk, butter, or excessive amounts of sugar. Not this one! It’s FAST. It’s the perfect treat to make if you have an event or gathering and need to bring a plate!
Ingredients needed
Pecan butter. I like to make my own pecan butter (simply blend pecans until smooth!), but store-bought pecan butter works as a treat! Maple syrup. It is important to use real maple syrup for this recipe, not the sugar-free kind or pancake syrup. Pure maple syrup is what provides the rich maple flavor of the fudge and makes it a healthy treat. Coconut oil. Helps hold the fudge together at room temperature. You can also use unsalted butter.
How to make maple fudge
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Step 1- Prep. Start by lining an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and set it aside. Step 2- Mix. Add the pecan butter and the coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until fully melted. Stir in the maple syrup and mix well until fully combined. Step 3- Chill. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate it for an hour or until the fudge firms up.
Arman’s recipe tips
Cut the fudge when it’s fully set. To get perfectly clean cuts, allow the fudge to be fully set before you cut it. Also use a sharp knife! Mix in some chopped nuts. Chopped pecans or walnuts will add texture to the fudge. I’ve made this with and without it, and it’s been great! Sprinkle with sea salt. As someone who loves the sweet and salty combination, I find this to really elevate the flavor! Use other nut butter. Pecan butter can be a little hard to find (or make!) so feel free to swap it out for almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter. Make it nut-free. Swap out the pecan butter for tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Storage instructions
To store: Fudge is best stored in the refrigerator. Refrigerated in an airtight container, it will last for up to 3 weeks. To freeze: You can also freeze maple fudge in a ziplock bag for 2 to 3 months.
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