Description
Rich homemade caramel fudge delights dessert enthusiasts with its creamy texture and sweet indulgence. Smooth chocolate notes complement buttery caramel, creating a classic treat for special occasions and casual gatherings. You will savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 (14 oz / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (optional, for salted caramel flavor)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over edges for easy removal.
- Mixture Creation: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, blend sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and golden syrup, creating a luscious caramel foundation.
- Heating Process: Melt ingredients over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely and the mixture achieves a smooth, glossy texture.
- Caramelization: Elevate heat to initiate a gentle boil, then reduce to low. Continuously stir for 8-10 minutes, monitoring the mixture’s thickening and separation from pan sides.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat, swiftly incorporate vanilla extract and salt, ensuring comprehensive flavor integration.
- Setting and Cooling: Pour the molten fudge into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Allow to cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate until fully solidified.
- Serving: Lift fudge from pan using parchment paper edges, slice into delicate squares, and savor the rich, creamy caramel treat.
Notes
Monitor Sugar Consistency: Watch closely during caramelization to prevent burning, as sugar can quickly transition from perfect golden to bitter and scorched.
Control Heat Carefully: Maintain a gentle, steady temperature to ensure smooth fudge texture without crystallization or separation of ingredients.
Use Quality Ingredients: Select fresh, high-fat butter and pure vanilla extract to enhance the caramel’s rich, deep flavor profile and overall smoothness.
Optimize Cooling Process: Allow fudge to set gradually at room temperature before refrigerating, preventing unexpected texture changes or unwanted sugar crystallization.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg