Maple Cream Fudge
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Vegetarian Gluten-free Canadian

Maple Cream Fudge

A classic Canadian maple fudge with a buttery, creamy crumb and deep caramel flavor. This traditional sucre à la crème sets into neat squares with a smooth, softly melting texture.

25 min 24 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Line a 20 cm square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Lightly butter the exposed sides so the set fudge releases cleanly.
2
Combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, butter, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar is fully moistened, about 3 minutes.
3
Bring the mixture to a steady boil, then reduce the heat and simmer without stirring until it reaches 114°C on a candy thermometer, about 8 to 10 minutes. The syrup should look glossy and fall from a spoon in a thick ribbon.
Maple fudge syrup simmering to 114°C in a saucepan AI-generated image
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool undisturbed until it reaches about 43°C, 20 to 30 minutes. It should be warm but no longer hot enough to steam.
5
Add the vanilla extract and beat the mixture with a wooden spoon for 4 to 6 minutes, until it loses its high gloss, thickens noticeably, and leaves defined ridges when stirred.
6
Scrape the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the surface quickly. Cool at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate for 1 hour until firm. Lift it out by the parchment and cut into 24 squares.
Neat squares of Canadian maple cream fudge on parchment AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Brown sugar supplies molasses depth while maple syrup brings floral sweetness; cream and butter temper the syrup into a rich, tender fudge that sets firmly without becoming brittle.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Separate layers with parchment paper.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat. Let refrigerated fudge stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving for the best texture.

Nutrition / serving

106kcal
0.16 gprotein
18.23 gcarbs
3.83 gfat
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Published 16 Aug 2026 · updated 16 Aug 2026