Salt and caramel are combined in this delicious non-chocolate Salted Caramel Fudge recipe.
This year, for my husband’s office Christmas party, I was looking for something that did not involve chocolate.
So many Christmas candies are chocolate-based, which is a good thing. I love chocolate, but due to health issues, as in I have developed an allergy to chocolate, I have been looking for a non-chocolate candy recipe.
After searching for a recipe, I ended up combining a couple to come up with a delicious salted caramel fudge.
I wanted the fudge to be super caramel flavored, so I made sure to add lots of caramel to it.
I will say that many recipes I find online don’t have great directions for making fudge.
Most fudge recipes must be heated to 235 degrees, called the softball stage.
This needs to be done over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. It usually takes 8-10 minutes. If you cook it too hot, too fast, the sugar will not dissolve properly, and it will be more likely to burn.
Fudge is not hard to make, but it does require patience and a candy thermometer.
This fudge was so good. It was my favorite non-candy recipe of the year.
If you are looking for a fudge without chocolate, give this one a try.
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- butter
- evaporated milk
- caramel bits
- marshmallow fluff
- vanilla extract
- salt
- coarse sea salt
More Fudge Recipes
Salted Caramel Fudge Recipe
A delicious fudge without the chocolate.
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 16 ounces of Caramel bits ( about 1 1/2 bags)
- 1 -7 ounce jar marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt ( you really need the coarse salt for this to give it the right taste and texture)
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper so the fudge releases easily.
- In a large pan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Cook on medium-low, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 235 degrees ( softball stage). This will take 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the caramel bits, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, and salt. Sitr until caramel is melted and the marshmallow fluff is thoroughly combined.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Using a small spatula or similar item, press down on the salt so that it won't fall off the fudge when cooled.
- Let cool for several hours before cutting.
- This will last at least a week if stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
This salted caramel fudge is gluten free as long as you read labels to make sure that your ingredients are gluten free.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
40Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 138Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 155mgCarbohydrates: 26gSugar: 26gProtein: 0g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
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