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Pumpkin Pie Fudge Recipe

Each year when the holidays roll around, I find myself missing not only my youth but the ones who are no longer with us. My Wela was the greatest woman who ever lived, in my eyes and many others’. She was strong and brave in all instances, and a warrior when the circumstances demanded it. She taught me so much in life, and as I continue to grow, my one hope is to do her memory proud.

pumpkin pie fudge recipe

Wela came to the states in December 1963 from Caguas, Puerto Rico, just in time for Nochebuena and Navidad. I spent every Nochebuena with Wela and she shared her history and culture with me. She taught me to cook and bake, and to carry out traditions that have been in our family for centuries. My favorite is the tradition of Nochebuena, the night before Christmas, where we do our celebrating (presents, food, fun.) I spend a lot of time each year planning out the menus and schedule to make sure it’s a night we’ll never forget.

pumpkin pie fudge recipe

This year I decided to stock up on my baking essentials early. I found a ton of goodies at Wal-Mart in the Baking Center and baking aisle. We’re talking necessities here people!

pumpkin pie fudge recipe

As you can see, I stocked up on a lot of the necessities. Nestlé Toll House Morsels are a time-honored ingredient for holiday baking, nothing says love like chocolate! Nestle Carnation Milk was always in Wela’s pantry and it’s always in mine too. It has brought so many desserts together over the years because nothing compares to its rich, creamy goodness. The Nestle Tollhouse Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is really going to come in handy thanks to all of the interesting flavors! Santa won’t be lacking in the cookie department this year, especially since the hard part is taken care of. I can’t wait to experiment with the Toll House Brownies & More Baking Mix; why stop at Butterfinger when there are so many possibilities?!

I couldn’t wait until Christmas to start making sweet treats. I decided to make some of Wela’s amazing Pumpkin Pie Fudge and it came out so great I just had to share the recipe. I actually prefer this to pumpkin pie since I’m not a huge fan of crust. You get the amazing, creamy pumpkin pie experience without the hassle of crust.

pumpkin pie fudge
pumpkin pie fudge

This is one of my favorite traditions passed down from my favorite person using one of my favorite brands, Nestle. I’d love to know what yours is! Leave me a comment and let me know.

pumpkin pie fudge recipe

Pumpkin Pie Fudge

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 c light brown sugar
  • 2/3 Carnation® Evaporated Milk
  • 3/4 c butter
  • 2/3 c Libby's® 100% Pure Pumpkin
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoons each: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg
  • 10 oz. NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Holiday Red & Green Morsels
  • 7 oz marshmallow creme

Instructions

Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. 

Mix sugars, evaporated milk, pumpkin, butter, syrup and spices in a heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, stop stirring. Allow to boil for 5 minutes and stir a few times, then stop.

Repeat (in 5-minute intervals) until the mixture reaches 239F, or test for soft-ball stage. This will take approximately 18 minutes.  

Turn the heat off and quickly add the marshmallow creme and morsels. Beat the mixture with maximum effort until everything is unified.

Quickly pour into the prepared pan and refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours. Overnight is best.  

Remove the aluminum foil from the fudge and place fudge on a cutting board. Cut into blocks and enjoy.

Nutrition Information
Yield 18 Serving Size 1 piece
Amount Per Serving Calories 232Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 21mgSodium 76mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 0gSugar 38gProtein 1g

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36 Comments

  1. My daughter is crazy about all things pumpkin. We switched over to peppermint season, and she was disappointed to say the least. She’ll looooove this fudge!

  2. This looks so good. I love fudge! I’ve never tried pumpkin before but would love to try it in fudge form, can never go wrong with fudge right?

  3. I love fudge! This recipe is perfect and I could make it as gifts for many people especially for those I work with!

  4. I thought I had seen pumpkin everything (they have pumpkin spice sparkling water at Walmart!), but this is not only something new but also something I want to actually try. If it tastes as good as it looks I’ll be in heaven. And I love the twine ties!

  5. I have been making fudge all day, how have I not thought of making pumpkin pie flavored fudge? That sounds yummy!

  6. That is the bomb! No, no. That is the nuclear bomb. NO! Wait! That is the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile of fudge! I can’t wait to get some of this pumpkin deliciousness in my life.

  7. This looks amazing. I have made a white fudge with pumpkin pie spice, but I would like this one so much more!

  8. That sounds so good. I have never had this kind of fudge before. I am wicked excited to try your recipe.

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