Description
A creamy and rich Butter Pecan Fudge that perfectly balances buttery sweetness and nutty crunch, making it a cherished family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a square pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the butter, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook the mixture, stirring continuously until it comes to a gentle boil, then let it boil for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the toasted pecans and vanilla extract, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Cool the fudge at room temperature for 2 hours, then cut into squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Make sure to toast the pecans for enhanced flavor. Keep an eye on the fudge during cooking to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fudge, dessert, butter pecan, family recipe, sweet treat