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This Pecan Pie Fudge is the easiest fudge recipe you will make. It has the best texture and tastes exactly like you are biting into a pecan pie! This makes it the perfect alternative to pie during the holiday season – pie is for Thanksgiving, fudge is for Christmas!
The Best Pecan Pie Fudge
If you love a classic pecan pie, but are craving something slightly different during Thanksgiving-then this recipe is the greatest recipe for you! Not only does it taste like pecan pie, this recipe is super easy to make. This fudge only involves using the microwave to melt everything before going into the oven. This opposed to heating it on the stove!
This is an edited recipe – I first wrote this years ago, and the original recipe is more like caramel. I’ve changed it to be more like fudge – but the original recipe is in the notes. The new recipe is a microwave fudge that’s easy, no bake, and tastes like the real thing – the crunchy pecans and the soft fudge pair so well together.
Pecan pie is the best, but this recipe combines candy with pie. It’s easy fudge that you’re going to love!
Ingredients Needed
- Dark Corn Syrup: I find that dark corn syrup gives this that signature pecan pie flavor.
- Evaporated Milk: NOT sweetened condensed milk.
- White Chocolate Chips: These are what help the fudge set up.
- Powdered Sugar: Helps thicken the fudge.
- Maple Extract: Adds some extra authentic flavor of pecan pie.
- Pecans: While you can use pecan halves, I prefer coarsely chopped pecans.
How to make Pecan Pie Fudge
- Line a 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch pan or dish with foil and spray with cooking spray. Gather all your ingredients – making fudge is fast and you want your ingredients to be ready for you.
- Toast nuts over the stove or in a 350°F preheated oven. Set aside to cool.
- Mix corn syrup and evaporated milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Stir until mixed. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in the white chocolate chips until melted.
- Stir in powdered sugar, maple extract, salt, and vanilla extract and beat 1-2 minutes with a wooden spoon until thick and glossy.
- Spread in prepared pan. Top with toasted pecans in a single layer and press lightly to adhere.
- Chill 2 hours or until firm. Slice into squares.
Expert Tips
- Toast your own pecans to make them even better!
- I recommend lining the pan with foil because it will be the easiest to pop them out of the pan and onto a cutting board. You can also use parchment paper.
- Using evaporated milk is very important because it thickens the fudge to the perfect amount. Do not use sweetened condensed milk!
- You can substitute light corn syrup if that’s all you have.
- You can also melt all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
- This recipe was originally published years ago and has been updated. The old recipe is in the notes, however the new one works better and tastes more authentic. I also skipped the pie crust on the bottom but you can definitely do that if you want.
FAQs
Pecan fudge lasts up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. I wouldn’t recommend keeping it in the fridge because it will change the recipe.
You can freeze this fudge recipe for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
Dark corn syrup adds a more intense flavor and adds some color. That is why it is perfect for a recipe like this one!
Pecan Pie Fudge
Ingredients
- ½ cup (118ml) dark corn syrup
- ⅓ cup (79ml) evaporated milk
- 3 cups (510g) white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (85g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract
- 1 ½ cups (141g) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Line a 8×8” or 9×9” pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Toast your pecans over the stove or in a 350°F preheated oven. Set aside to cool.
- Mix corn syrup and evaporated milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Stir until mixed. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in the white chocolate chips until melted.
- Stir in powdered sugar, maple extract, and vanilla and beat 1-2 minutes with a wooden spoon until thick and glossy.
- Spread in prepared pan. Top with toasted pecans in a single layer and press lightly to adhere.
- Chill 2 hours or until firm. Slice into squares. Store in an airtight container.
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Recipe Notes
- I recommend lining the pan with foil because it will be the easiest to pop them out of the pan and onto a cutting board. You can also use parchment paper.
- Using evaporated milk is very important because it thickens the fudge to the perfect amount. Do not use sweetened condensed milk!
- You can substitute light corn syrup if that’s all you have.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
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Last Updated on December 9, 2023
I made this for the two older boys this year because they love pecan pie and I can’t stand it. They raved about how good the fudge was and how close to actual pecan pie it tasted. My only complaint is that the crust got crumbly and fell apart when I cut the fudge, but I said next time I would try it with a graham cracker crust.
Hello Dorothy, and a Very Merry Christmas to you and your family.,was wondering if i could use lite corn syrup?? I dont have any dark..Thanks for any help…:))
I think you can, it’ll just be a bit different tasting than with dark.
Hi There~Thank you for such a great fudge idea~who does not love pecan pie and fudge fused together, oh my goodness, I cannot wait to try it! My concern is that you commented back to April Hollis saying that perhaps her husband did not let mixture “boil long enough”~only thing is, you did not say anything about boiling, at all, in the recipe~just to ” stir constantly until melted and smooth”. I am confused about this part and look forward to your clarification so I can get on about the business of making this pan of deliciousness! Thanks, in advance~ Samantha
Curious about this too!! How long do you have to boil it? We are looking for a good fudge recipe for the fair!
I just boiled it for a minute or two.
What do you think about using sugar cookie dough for the crust? I have a bunch left over
That would be fantastic!
My husband made this and it never set up. Taste amazing but you have to eat it with a spoon. Any idea why this happened.
It may have needed to be boiled longer. Also, how long did you chill it? I’ve made it twice and it sets up after chilling.
Just made this to give out in my Christmas bucket of treats for friends. Oh.My.Goodness! Girl! This is exactly what you promised, fudge that tastes like pecan pie. So, so , so good! Thank you so much!!! Even my daughter who never wanted to try pecan pie before, loved this fudge and is now willing to try the pie. 🙂
Adding the crust was sheer genius. Cannot say enough good things about this recipe. Excellent job!
So glad you liked it!
Have you ever tried subbing real maple syrup for the extract? I’m not a fan of the flavor of maple extract, tastes artificial to me.
I haven’t, you can probably leave out the extract and/or add more vanilla instead. Maple syrup probably won’t give maple flavor; you’d have to use a lot of it in order for it to come through.
Hi
Just a thought Dorthy,
Fudge lasts longer when stored in the freezer,
Hugs & thanks for sharing
Lori
Would love to do these in the little individual tin pie pans. They would be great in my Christmas baskets!
Great idea!
I had the same thing happen and wont waste any more time re-doing until someone comes up with a solution. The concept was great.
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