This Easy Maple Fudge recipe uses real maple syrup to create the creamiest fudge out there! It’s easy to make and tastes divine. The best part? No candy thermometer or stove needed – this fudge is whipped up in the microwave! Since it’s so addicting, be sure to make lots – it disappears fast!
It’s maple syrup season here in Ontario. The snow is melting and the tree sap from all those maple trees is beginning to run. It’s the perfect time to make delicious maple recipes. This fudge is a super easy one that is full of rich maple flavour.
Why we love this Easy Maple Fudge recipe
It’s easy to make:
- This fudge recipe doesn’t need a candy thermometer, in fact, it’s cooked in the microwave!! That’s right! Only a few minutes letting the microwave do its thing and a quick beat with an electric mixer, and you’ve got creamy, dreamy fudge!
It has simple ingredients:
- This Easy Maple Fudge recipe contains simple ingredients you likely already have at home, and if not, they’re easy to find at the store. These include:
- pure maple syrup (we like dark syrup for the richest flavour)
- brown sugar (again, we use darker brown sugar for richness)
- granulated sugar
- salt
- whipping cream
- butter
- vanilla
It’s made in under 30 minutes:
- If you’re craving something sweet, you can have this maple dessert in under half an hour. 12 minutes in the microwave and 5 minutes with a mixer, and you are done! (Yes, it needs to firm up in the fridge for a bit, but by the time you’ve cleaned up and danced to a few songs in the kitchen, it’s ready and waiting for you and your cup of coffee!)
FAQ
Why is my fudge grainy?
If you over-mix your fudge in this recipe, crystals will begin to form and cause the fudge to be a bit grainy. While this is okay and the fudge will still be edible, it’s not your desired outcome.
When mixing the fudge with the electric mixer, mix just until thick ribbons form in the fudge, about 5 minutes. I tend not to scrape down the sides as sometimes crystals form there and I don’t want them mixed into the fudge (don’t worry, you can eat that part straight from the bowl once the rest of the fudge is poured out ;)).
How do I make homemade fudge harden?
Place fudge in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour to harden. Then, remove from fridge and allow to sit on the counter for 20 minutes for easy slicing. Fudge can be served straight from the fridge, but we find room temperature fudge gives the best texture and flavour.
How do I store fudge?
Store fudge in an airtight container on the counter for up to 1-2 weeks, in the fridge for 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. We find a mason jar full of fudge on the counter to be both pretty and enticing :).
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How to make Easy Maple Fudge
In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together maple syrup, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and whipping cream.
Place bowl in the microwave and cook on high for 6 minutes. Using a silicone or rubber spatula, stir fudge quickly to mix, then place it back in the microwave for an additional 6 minutes.
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (fudge will be bubbling and extremely hot!). Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
Using a handheld electric mixer, beat fudge, beginning on the lowest setting to ensure fudge doesn’t spray out of the bowl and burn you! Slowly turn up the speed to high. Beat fudge until thick ribbons form when beaters are lifted out of the bowl (about 5 minutes). Do not scrape down the sides of the bowl. Fudge will be beginning to crystalize on the edges of the bowl, and we don’t want these mixed into the fudge!
Pour fudge into a parchment-lined 9×5 loaf pan, being careful not to scrape any crystals from the sides of the bowl. Because the fudge is still quite warm, use a piece of parchment paper to gently press and smooth the top of the fudge.
Place maple fudge in the refrigerator to cool completely, approximately 30-60 minutes. To slice easily, remove from fridge for about 20 minutes.
More delicious dessert recipes:
Salted Caramel Oatmeal Cookies
No-Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Easy Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Easy Maple Fudge Recipe
If you make this recipe and love it, I would love it if you gave it 5 stars!
Easy Maple Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup we like dark syrup for the richest flavour
- 1 cup brown sugar again, we use darker brown sugar for richness
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- pinch salt
- 1 cup 35% whipping cream
- ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together maple syrup, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and whipping cream.
- Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Using a silicone or rubber spatula, stir fudge quickly to mix, then place it back in the microwave for an additional 6 minutes.
- Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (fudge will be bubbling and extremely hot!). Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Using a handheld electric mixer, beat fudge, beginning on the lowest setting to ensure fudge doesn’t spray out of the bowl and burn you! Slowly turn up the speed to high. Beat fudge until thick ribbons form when beaters are lifted out of the bowl, about 5 minutes. Do not scrape down the sides of the bowl. Fudge will be beginning to crystalize on the edges of the bowl, and we don’t want these mixed into the fudge!
- Pour fudge into a parchment-lined 9×5 loaf pan, being careful not to scrape any crystals from the sides of the bowl. Use a piece of parchment paper to gently press and smooth the top of the fudge.
- Place maple fudge in the refrigerator to cool completely, approximately 30-60 minutes. To slice easily, remove from fridge for about 20 minutes.
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I don’t seem to see at what stage you add the maple syrup. It’s in the ingredient list but not in the steps.
Oh goodness, you are right! I’ll make the change now! (You add it with the sugars in the first step!)
What is 35% heavy cream? How would I know?
What is 35% heavy cream? How would I know?
Heavy cream is also called whipping cream 🙂
I found this recipe on Pinterest and I decided to make it. The fact that I could make it in the microwave really appealed to me. I was so happy with the results. It turned out wonderful and now I am wondering if you have a recipe for microwave vanilla fudge??
Thank you for this recipe.
OOhhh, let me work on that and get back to you! Great idea!
what’re the metic measurements for those of us who are British?
Hi! You’re right, living in Canada I don’t use the metric measurements. However, here is a link that is super helpful, and provides a great conversion chart. Hope that helps 🙂
You can find it here