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Vanilla and walnut fudge

09/11/2022 by Judith 1 Comment

Vanilla and walnut fudge is irresistibly soft, creamy and sweet and can be prepared quickly and easily on the hob without the need for a sugar thermometer.

Vanilla and walnut fudge
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Similar to rum and raisin fudge, it makes a perfect treat for special occasions, a tasty gift for family or friends or you could simply make it for yourself.

This easy fudge recipe is sufficient for an 18cm square tin.

If you are looking for other homemade gift ideas you may also like to try chocolate dates with crystallised ginger or chocolate rum truffles.

Nine squares of vanilla and walnut fudge
Vanilla and walnut fudge

Ingredients

  • 285g condensed milk
  • 300g muscovado sugar
  • 90g butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
  • 50g walnuts
Brown sugar, vanilla essence, butter and walnuts

Equipment

In addition to common kitchen equipment you will need an 18cm square tin, or equivalent size.

A sugar thermometer is useful but is not essential. If you don't have a sugar thermometer, fill a small bowl with cold water ready to carry out a soft ball test after boiling the fudge.

Before starting this recipe

As musovado sugar tends to clump together, run it through your fingers and break up any lumps to ensure the sugar crystals are separated.

Break the walnuts into pieces.

Line a 18cm by 18cm tin with non-stick lining paper. There is no need for the tin or the paper to be greased or oiled as the fudge will not stick to the paper.

Fill a small bowl with cold water ready to carry out a soft ball test.

How to prepare

Place the butter, condensed milk, sugar and vanilla essence in a saucepan.

Butter,sugar,vanilla essence and milk in a pan
Place the butter, condensed milk, sugar and vanilla essence in a pan

Heat gently (do not boil vigorously at this stage), stirring all the time until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.

A pan of fudge ingredients
Heat gently until the butter has melted and the sugar dissolved

Bring to the boil and then boil vigorously until the fudge is cooked (about 5 to 10 minutes) stirring continuously so that the ingredients do not stick to the pan. If you have a sugar thermometer heat to a temperature of 115oC.

If you don't have a sugar thermometer check the fudge is cooked by carrying out a soft ball test. Drop a small amount into the bowl of cold water. If the mixture sets and forms a ball which can be squashed between your fingers then the fudge is ready. If the mixture does not form a ball then cook for a little longer and check again. If the mixture forms a hard ball which is difficult to squash then unfortunately it is overcooked.

A pan with fudge ingredients
Boil vigorously for 10 minutes then remove from the heat

Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly for about a couple of minutes. If you are using a sugar thermometer leave the mixture until it has cooled to 110oC.

Add the broken walnuts and then beat with a spoon for until the mixture has thickened and is dull in colour (around 3 to 5 minutes).

Transfer the vanilla and nut fudge to the lined tin and press into place with the back of a spoon.

Packing fudge mixture into a tin
Pack the fudge into the lined tin

Leave the fudge to cool and then chill for about an hour to set.

Remove from the tin, discard the paper and cut your vanilla and walnut fudge into small squares or rectangles.

Vanilla and walnut fudge
Cut the fudge into small pieces and then store in an airtight container

Store the fudge in an airtight container where it will keep for up to a couple of weeks.

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A stack of vanilla and walnut fudge.

Vanilla and walnut fudge

Vanilla and walnut fudge is irresistibly soft, creamy and sweet and can be prepared quickly and easily on the hob without the need for a sugar thermometer. It makes a perfect treat for special occasions, a tasty gift for family or friends or you could simply make it for yourself.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Cool and chill 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 49 squares
Calories 62 kcal

Equipment

  • 18cm square tin (or equivalent size)

Ingredients
 
 

  • 285 g condensed milk
  • 300 g light muscovado sugar
  • 90 g butter
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 50 g walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter, condensed milk, sugar and vanilla essence in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring all the time, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. 
  • Bring to the boil and then boil vigorously until the fudge is cooked (5 to 10 minutes) stirring continuously. If you have a sugar thermometer heat to a temperature of 115oC. 
    If you don't have a sugar thermometer you can check the fudge is cooked by carrying out a soft ball test. Drop a small amount of the mixture into a bowl of cold water. If the mixture sets and forms a ball which can be squashed between your fingers then the fudge is ready. 
  • Remove from the heat, leave to cool for a couple of minutes. 
  • Add the broken walnuts and then beat with a spoon until the mixture has thickened and is dull in colour (about 3 to 5 minutes).
  • Transfer the fudge to the lined tin and press into place with the back of a spoon. 
  • Leave the fudge to cool and then chill for about an hour to set. 
  • Remove from the tin, discard the paper and cut into small squares or rectangles. 
  • Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Confectionary, Fudge
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  1. tianna

    December 06, 2022 at 10:00 pm

    5 stars
    I love how dark the muscovado sugar makes this fudge a must have for any holiday tray

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