Description
Homemade caramel apple fudge blends rich, creamy textures with classic autumn flavors. Sweet caramel and crisp apple notes create a delightful seasonal treat that will delight those who savor comforting desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried apples, finely chopped
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp apple pie spice
- ½ tsp sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over edges for easy removal.
- Base Creation: In a medium saucepan, melt white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and blend in vanilla extract and apple pie spice, creating a fragrant mixture. Fold in dried apple pieces, ensuring even distribution throughout the fudge base.
- Layering: Pour half the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, creating an even first layer. Drizzle caramel sauce across the surface, using a knife to create delicate swirling patterns.
- Finishing Touch: Add remaining fudge mixture, smoothing the top. Embellish with additional caramel swirls and an optional light sprinkle of sea salt for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Setting: Refrigerate for minimum four hours until completely solidified. Remove from pan using parchment paper overhangs and slice into precise square portions.
Notes
- Prevent Seizing Chocolate: Melt chocolate slowly over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning or separating, which can ruin the smooth fudge texture.
- Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use exact measurements for condensed milk, chocolate, and spices to ensure the perfect fudge consistency and balanced flavor profile.
- Control Caramel Swirling: Drizzle caramel sauce when slightly warm but not hot, using a light hand to create elegant marble patterns without completely mixing layers.
- Optimize Cooling Process: Allow fudge to set completely in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ensuring it becomes firm and develops a rich, smooth texture before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg