Description
Caramel apple fudge brings autumn’s warmth to dessert lovers seeking pure indulgence. Rich layers of sweet caramel and crisp apple create a nostalgic treat that melts smoothly on your palate, promising delightful comfort in each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup dried apples, finely chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Instructions
- Assemble the foundational elements by lining a square baking vessel with parchment paper, ensuring excess paper hangs over the edges for convenient extraction.
- Utilize a medium saucepan and generate a velvety mixture by gently melting white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter over low heat, stirring continuously until achieving a uniform consistency.
- Extract the heated mixture from the flame and incorporate vanilla extract and apple pie spice, thoroughly blending the aromatic components.
- Carefully fold dried apple fragments into the smooth fudge base, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer approximately half the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an initial layer and ensuring uniform coverage.
- Gracefully drizzle caramel sauce across the initial fudge layer, employing a knife or skewer to create elegant swirling patterns.
- Gently pour the remaining fudge mixture over the initial layer, smoothing the surface with delicate precision.
- Crown the fudge with additional caramel sauce, repeating the swirling technique to generate an artistic marbled effect.
- Optional: Sprinkle a subtle layer of sea salt across the surface to enhance flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate the fudge for a minimum of four hours, allowing complete solidification and flavor melding.
- Upon setting, extract the fudge from the baking dish using parchment paper overhangs.
- Slice into precise square portions and present this decadent confection for enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap dried apples with fresh, finely diced apples for a more intense fruity flavor and extra texture.
- Use gluten-free white chocolate chips to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- For a lower-sugar version, replace sweetened condensed milk with a sugar-free alternative and use unsweetened caramel sauce.
- Toast the chopped dried apples briefly before adding to the fudge to enhance their nutty, caramelized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg