Brown Sugar Fudge
This Brown Sugar Fudge recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and buttery confection with deep caramel notes from brown sugar. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s easy to prepare, perfect for gifting, and melts delightfully in your mouth. Follow this step-by-step guide to create smooth, luscious fudge that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Author: Kaeli
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 pieces (approximately 1-inch squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure the fudge releases easily once set.
- Combine the Main Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, stirring constantly until it dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from Heat and Flavor: Take the saucepan off the heat, stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is fully incorporated.
- Pour and Set: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Let it cool at room temperature for a bit before transferring to the fridge to fully set, typically 2-3 hours.
- Slice and Enjoy: Once firm, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into small squares. Serve, gift, or store for later treats.
Notes
- Use fresh brown sugar and butter for the best flavor and texture.
- Stir constantly during cooking to prevent the sugar from burning.
- The fudge mixture should be thick but still pourable before setting.
- Chill thoroughly in the fridge for firm, easy-to-cut squares.
- Add extras like nuts or spices after cooking to maintain texture integrity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1-inch square)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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