Here’s a tried-and-true recipe that gives you that buttery caramel flavor and a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture, studded with toasted nuts for crunch.
🍬 Caramel Nut Fudge
Ingredients
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2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
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1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
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1/4 cup (60 ml) light corn syrup (or golden syrup)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp sea salt (optional but recommended)
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1 ½ cups (about 200 g) mixed nuts — walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, or pistachios (lightly toasted)
Instructions
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Prep the pan:
Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter it. -
Toast the nuts:
Toast your mixed nuts in a dry pan or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes until fragrant. Set aside. -
Cook the caramel fudge base:
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, condensed milk, cream, butter, and corn syrup.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until everything melts and blends smoothly.
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Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 238°F–240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer — the soft-ball stage.
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Add flavor & nuts:
Remove from heat. Quickly stir in vanilla, salt, and the toasted nuts. Mix well but gently. -
Set the fudge:
Pour immediately into your prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Let it cool at room temperature for about 2–3 hours, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. -
Cut & store:
Once set, lift from the pan and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week (or in the fridge for longer).
💡 Chef’s Tips
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For deeper flavor, brown the butter slightly before adding the other ingredients.
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A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before it sets makes an incredible salted caramel fudge.
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Mix and match nuts — try pecan + pistachio or almond + hazelnut for gourmet flavor.
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You can also drizzle melted chocolate over the top before cutting for an extra layer of richness.
Would you like me to share a microwave version (takes about 10 minutes total and uses only 4 ingredients)? It’s perfect if you want quick fudge without the candy thermometer.
