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Marvelous Maple Fudge

Use this delicious, easy recipe for potlucks, large family gatherings or bake sales. Line your pan with foil to make removing the fudge a breeze.

—JEANNIE GALLANT CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI



PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 20 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES:3/4 POUNDS (64 PIECES)


1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided

2 cups packed brown sugar

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk

1 teaspoon maple flavoring

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1. Line an 8-in.-square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter.

2. Cube remaining butter. In a large saucepan, combine cubed butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

3. Stir in maple flavoring, vanilla and salt. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until smooth. Immediately spread fudge into the prepared pan. Cool completely.

4. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.