Description
Sweet caramel apple fudge delivers autumn’s most irresistible dessert experience. Creamy layers of rich caramel and apple create a nostalgic treat you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 packets (0.74 ounces each) apple cider drink mix
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or squares
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream (additional for the caramel)
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking vessel by lining it completely with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Create a smooth foundational mixture by gently warming butter in a saucepan over minimal heat, then gradually incorporating marshmallows, granulated sweetener, and rich dairy cream while continuously stirring until the texture becomes completely uniform.
- Infuse the mixture with apple cider drink mix, stirring thoroughly to distribute the flavor evenly throughout the liquid base.
- Introduce white chocolate chips into the warm concoction, maintaining gentle heat and constant movement until the chips melt seamlessly, creating a glossy, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the entire molten mixture into the parchment-lined pan, spreading it evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Craft a luxurious caramel drizzle by melting caramel bits with additional cream in a separate small cooking vessel, heating until completely liquid and silky.
- Artfully cascade the warm caramel across the fudge surface, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns that blend the caramel into the white fudge base.
- Chill the creation in the refrigerator, allowing it to solidify completely for approximately two hours, then slice into precise, uniform squares for serving.
Notes
- Swap apple cider mix with real apple juice concentrate for deeper, more authentic flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free marshmallows and white chocolate chips to make this recipe celiac-friendly.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers or toasted pecans on top for added crunch and textural contrast.
- Prevent crystallization by ensuring all sugar completely dissolves during heating and stirring consistently while mixture cooks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg