pumpkin fudge

Sterlington, LA
Updated on May 18, 2013

This is a different kind of fudge. Can also be made with sweet potatoes.

prep time
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 pint marshmallow creme topping
  • 1 package butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 can pureed pumpkin

How To Make pumpkin fudge

  • Step 1
    Butter a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Step 2
    In a heavy two-quart saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat.
  • Step 3
    Boil over medium-low heat until mixture registers 234 on a candy thermometer. This should take about 25 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat and stir in butterscotch pieces until melted. Add marshmallow creme, nuts, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  • Step 5
    Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares. Wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator.

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Category: Candies
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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