Pecan Pie Fudge Recipe

This Pecan Pie Fudge Recipe is the perfect combination of a pecan pie and rich creamy fudge.

Made with maple syrup and pecans on a pie crust, this decadent fudge is lush and full for sweet flavors making it perfect for about any time of the year (and especially during the holiday season!).

What makes pecan pie fudge so good?

Pecan Pie Fudge combines a perfectly harmonious blend of the nutty flavor of pecan pie with the smooth and decadent texture of fudge.

I like that this fudge is set on a pie crust, making it different yet, tasty.

Have you tried my recipe for Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Pie

That sweet potato pie features lush baked sweet potatoes topped with a sweet and salty crunchy pecan topping. Both this recipe for pecan fudge and that recipe for sweet potato pie are great tasting recipes that are made with pecans.

Roasted pecans are an important ingredient in this recipe. You can find roasted pecans here.

What you need to make pecan fudge.

• Pie Crust. Use a premade refrigerated pie crust.
• Pecans. Roasted or toasted pecans that have been chopped into large pieces.
• Corn Syrup . You can use a dark corn syrup for an even richer flavor.
• Brown Sugar. The brown sugar should be packed.
• Evaporated Milk . Condensed milk will not work in this recipe.
• White Chocolate Chips Use white chocolate chips that are made with cocoa butter for best results.
• Maple Syrup Stick to 'real' maple syrup as this is what flavors and sweetens the fudge while adding to the smooth texture.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for a bit of flavor balance.

How to make maple pecan pie fudge.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes .
• Bake Time: 10 minutes .
• Servings: 16 .
• How to Serve: Serve this fudge set and cut into square portions..
• Notes: You will need a square baking dish and a saucepan to make this recipe. .

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 400f and prep your baking dish for nonstick.
2. Crust. Unroll the pie crust and cut it so that it can fit into the bottom of the baking dish. I like to place the dish on top of the dough and trace it with a knife or wheel cutter. Press the crust into the bottom of the baking dish and then use a fork to poke holes in the crust a few times (this helps the air escape while baking). Bake the crust until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
3. Heat. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the corn syrup, brown sugar, evaporated milk, white chocolate chips, and maple syrup, stirring or whisking constantly, until melted together. Then remove the mixture from the heat and stir in your vanilla extract.
4. Transfer. Carefully transfer the heated mixture to your prepared baking dish, evenly spreading it out. Then top the mixture with your pecans.
5. Set. Let the fudge cool to room temperature and then place it into your refrigerator to fully set. Once the fudge has fully set you can cut it into squares and serve.

Tips for making the best pecan fudge.

Roasted or toasted pecans add to the flavor in this fudge. You can easily toast pecans by evenly spreading them over a rimmed baking pan and baking at 350f for five to ten minutes or until browned, stopping to stir them around after five minutes.

More helpful tips for you.

1. I mentioned that using white chocolate chips that are made with cocoa butter is essential to making a good fudge. When white chips are not made with cocoa butter they do not melt evenly and consistently enough for fudge.
2. My fudge was set in a baking dish that was greased. You can make your fudge in a square baking pan (it does not really matter in this recipe) or use parchment paper instead. If you let the parchment paper hang over the edges of the pan or dish you will be easily able to life if out to cut the fudge into servings.
3. My ingredients were heated over the stove. This recipe can also be made in a microwave, stopping to stir the ingredients regularly.

How to store homemade fudge

Once the fudge has fully set, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, fudge can keep for up to a couple of weeks refrigerated or frozen for up to a few months.

Here are some more easy fudge recipes.

• Easy Sugar Cookie Fudge
• 4 Ingredient Pink Circus Fudge
• 3 Ingredient Unicorn Fudge
• Really Easy Gingerbread Fudge
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
• 4 Ingredient Christmas Fudge