🍏 Caramel Apple Fudge
(Creamy, buttery fudge swirled with caramel and studded with tart apple bits—like autumn in every bite!)
🍯 Ingredients
For the Fudge Base:
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3 cups (540g) white chocolate chips (or chopped bars)
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1 can (14 oz/397g) sweetened condensed milk
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2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
For the Caramel Apple Swirl:
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½ cup (120ml) thick caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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½ cup (60g) dried apples, finely chopped (or freeze-dried for crunch)
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1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning if using fresh apples)
Optional Toppings:
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Flaky sea salt
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Extra drizzle of caramel
📝 Instructions
1. Prep the Pan
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Line an 8×8-inch (20x20cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
2. Melt the Fudge Base
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In a double boiler (or microwave in 30-sec bursts), melt white chocolate + condensed milk + butter, stirring until smooth.
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla + cinnamon.
3. Add Apples & Caramel
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Fold dried apples into the fudge.
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Pour ⅔ of the mixture into the pan. Dollop caramel sauce on top, then swirl with a knife.
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Add remaining fudge, more caramel, and swirl again.
4. Chill & Slice
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Refrigerate 3+ hours (or freeze 1 hour) until firm.
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Lift out using parchment, slice into squares, and top with sea salt if desired.
🌟 Pro Tips
✔ Chewy texture? Use dried apples (soft but not soggy).
✔ Tangy twist? Toss fresh diced apples in lemon juice + 1 tsp sugar, then pat dry before adding.
✔ Gift-ready? Layer in a jar with parchment between slices!
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Pair with spiced chai tea or hot cider
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Crumble over vanilla ice cream
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Pack in lunchboxes for a sweet surprise
This fudge is rich, creamy, and just tart enough to balance the sweetness. Want a darker flavor? Swap white chocolate for butterscotch chips! 😍