Description
Homemade salted butterscotch fudge delivers rich caramel notes with delicate sea salt undertones. Sweet memories melt together, inviting chocolate enthusiasts to savor each creamy square.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (350 g / 12.35 oz) butterscotch chips
- 1 cup (200 g / 7.05 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8-inch square dish with parchment paper, leaving excess edges for easy extraction. Lightly grease the parchment with butter to prevent adhesion.
- Mixture Creation: In a medium saucepan, amalgamate sugar, cream, corn syrup, and butter over medium heat. Stir consistently until sugar dissolves completely and the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- Temperature Management: Escalate heat to trigger a gentle, rolling boil. Continuously stir and monitor temperature until it reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage), signaling optimal candy consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and integrate vanilla extract and sea salt. Fold in butterscotch chips, stirring until they melt seamlessly, creating a velvety, uniform texture.
- Molding and Finishing: Pour the fudge into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and eliminate air bubbles. Sprinkle sea salt across the surface for a tantalizing sweet-savory contrast.
- Setting and Serving: Allow fudge to solidify at room temperature for 2-3 hours, or expedite in the refrigerator for approximately one hour. Once set, extract using parchment paper edges, slice into precise squares, and serve at room temperature for optimal indulgence.
Notes
- Control Sugar Temperature Precisely: Use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches exactly 240°F, which is critical for achieving the perfect fudge consistency and preventing crystallization.
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Stir gently and avoid scraping the sides of the pan during cooking, as sugar crystals can cause the fudge to become grainy and lose its smooth texture.
- Customize Salt Intensity: Adjust sea salt quantity based on personal preference; start with a light sprinkle and increase gradually to balance the sweet butterscotch flavor without overpowering it.
- Make Dietary Modifications: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half and use reduced-fat butter, which will slightly alter the texture but maintain the rich butterscotch essence.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 35
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg