pumpkin fudge

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Valerie Esque
Huntington, WV

I got this recipe from a lady who makes it and sells it at one of our local flea markets. It is always a favorite this time of year. I love it has a great flavor.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)

Ingredients For pumpkin fudge

  • 3 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 3 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1/2 c
    solid pack pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts (optional)

How To Make pumpkin fudge

  • 1
    Butter or grease an 8 x 8-inch pan, set aside.
  • 2
    In a 3 quart saucepan, mix together sugar, milk, corn syrup, pumpkin, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue boiling. Do not stir. When mixture reaches 232 degrees F on candy thermometer or forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water, remove from heat.
  • 3
    Stir in pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, butter and nuts. Cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F on candy thermometer). Beat mixture until it is very thick and has lost some of its gloss. Quickly pour into prepared pan.
  • 4
    Allow to cool and set until firm. When firmed cut into 36 squares.

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