Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Fudge

 

 

This autumn holiday treat tastes just
like pumpkin pie and is simple to make.

Ingredients:

cooking oil spray (I use avocado oil)

3/4 cup butter

3 cups sugar

1 (5 ounce) can  evaporated milk (2/3 cup)

1 cup canned pumpkin

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon*

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger*

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg*

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves*

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice*

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 (9 ounce) cups white chocolate chips

7 ounce marshmallow fluff

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

candy thermometer

Method:

Line a 9x9 inch pan with aluminum foil with extra hanging over all ofthe sides to make the fudge easier to lift all out of the pan. Lightly spray the foil with cooking oil spray. 

Place the butter in a large saucepan and melt over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, milk, pumpkin and spices. Increase the heat to medium high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. 

Continue cooking, frequently stirring, for 10 to 20 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 235* (soft ball stage). Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the white chocolate, marshmallow and vanilla until all are completely mixed in. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Allow to cool uncovered, at room temperature, for two hours. Refrigerate for 1 hour and then lift the fudge from the pan. 

Use a sharp knife to cut into small rectangles or squares. (If you are not cutting after one hour, cover with plastic wrap until you are ready to cut the fudge.) Makes about 77 pieces. 

I wrap each piece in a square of plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container in the refriderator. You do not need to wrap the pieces of fudge, but they do need to be kept in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, until you are ready to serve or gift to someone.

*2 1/2 teaspoons of "pumpkin pie spice" may be sustituted for the individual spices.

Notes: I wrap each piece of my Christmas candies and fudge in a small square of plastic wrap to keep them fresh longer and so that the edges do not dry out. Wrapped candies are a nice addition to gifts of Christmas cookies and to serve to family and guests. This Christmas, I am filling small tins with a variety of homemade candies to give to service providers, family and friends. Here are the recipes for the candies that will be in each tin:

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Fudge 

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