Description
This Christmas Caramel Fudge is a sweet and creamy holiday treat, perfect for gifting or enjoying with family. Made with simple ingredients like sugar, butter, and cream, it delivers rich caramel flavors with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Boil Mixture: Stir the mixture continuously to prevent burning and cook until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt to enhance the caramel flavor.
- Set the Fudge: Pour the hot caramel mixture into a greased pan, spreading it evenly.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the fudge to cool completely at room temperature until set, then cut into 24 squares for serving.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
- Stir constantly while boiling to avoid crystallization.
- Grease the pan well to make removing fudge easier.
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the fudge before cutting.
