Favorite Maple Fudge with Just 3 Ingredients
This easy 3-ingredient maple fudge is rich, creamy, and melts in your mouth. Made with pure maple syrup, heavy cream, and butter, it’s a comforting treat that’s perfect for holidays, gifting, or a quick homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, combine maple syrup, heavy cream, and butter over medium heat. Stir until butter melts and mixture is combined.
- Bring to a boil. Once boiling, stop stirring and let it cook for 10–12 minutes until slightly thickened and it reaches soft-ball stage.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula until mixture thickens, lightens in color, and loses its gloss.
- Pour into prepared pan, spread evenly, and let cool at room temperature until set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Add a pinch of salt for a salted maple flavor.
- Stir in a bit of vanilla extract for added depth before pouring into the pan.
- Cook slightly longer for a firmer fudge, but avoid overcooking.
- Let the fudge cool before beating for best texture.
- Use only pure maple syrup—pancake syrup won’t work.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
