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creamy pumpkin pie fudge

Recipe by
Connie Deitz
Boise, ID

The holidays were coming quickly this past year. Every Christmas I try to make a "Goodie" to suit the taste buds of everyone on my list of gift giving. I made a few recipes that called for using canned pumpkin. I had a little of the pumpkin left and didn't want to waste it, so I made up a batch of this amazing pumpkin fudge. I tried it on my Niece before I served it as part of my gift giving. I had her close her eyes and bite. "Wow, that's good!" She uttered, "It has a familiar taste. I love it! Best Fudge Ever!" She remarked. Then devoured 4 more pieces and begged for her very own plateful.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy pumpkin pie fudge

  • 3/4 c
    butter
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 2/3 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1/2 c
    solid canned pumpkin (puree)
  • 2 Tbsp
    light karo syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    pumpkin pie spices
  • 12 oz bag
    vanilla or white chocolate chips
  • 1 (7oz) jar
    marshmallow cream
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans

How To Make creamy pumpkin pie fudge

  • 1
    Butter a 9x9" baking dish and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large 3 quart saucepan melt the butter on medium heat. Add the evaporated milk, sugar, pumpkin, Karo syrup and the pumpkin Pie spice.
  • 3
    Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until a full rolling boil. Continue stirring as the mixture boils until temperature reaches 234 degrees, about 8-10 minutes. Check with a candy thermometer. Once it reaches 234 degrees, remove from heat.
  • 4
    Quickly add the vanilla chips and the marshmallow cream. Stir to combine well and melt the chips. At this point you can add a few drops of orange food coloring to get the color of a pumpkin pie. When the chips have melted, fold in the chopped pecans.
  • 5
    Pour the mixture into the buttered dish. Let it set 2-3 hours until firm, or refrigerate for 1 hour and cut into 1" sized pieces. (Enjoy)
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