Salted Caramel Fudge is an easy-to-make, sweet and salty fudge that will be an added bonus to traditional fudge recipes. If you love a variety of fudge, try my Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe and White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge. Check out my Eggnog Fudge or Sugar Cookie Fudge for a special holiday treat!
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Salted Caramel Fudge
Salted Caramel Fudge is the perfect combination of salty and sweet! This merger brings life to your taste buds for sure! Sometimes I crave salt and sometimes I crave sweet…luckily, there is salted caramel! Salted caramel is all the rage, found on so many treats like my Salted Caramel Brownie Marshmallow Hi-Hat Cookies, so making a Salted Caramel Fudge makes total sense! I also have cookies and cream fudge, another delightful combination of flavors.
What is a Candy Thermometer?
A candy thermometer, also known as a deep-fry thermometer or sugar thermometer, is used to measure the temperature of a sugar solution. It is definitely an important tool to have when making candy. Just like using a meat thermometer is important for the perfectly cooked meat and measuring cups and spoons are important for measuring ingredients, a candy thermometer has its place in the baking world, for sure! You can find them in most grocery stores and houseware stores. When you use it, just make sure you don’t immerse the thermometer directly into boiling water or let the bulb hit the bottom of the pan. It really is a game-changer, or should I say candy-changer, for your future sugary recipes.
How do you Harden Fudge?
Allowing fudge to come to room temperature will solidify it and make it easy to handle. You can also pop it into the refrigerator for a couple of hours or even the freezer for about 30 minutes. Fudge is best consumed at room temperature though, so be sure to take it out a few minutes before you want to eat it.
How to Store Salted Caramel Fudge
If you are planning on eating it within 2 weeks, you can store the fudge in an airtight container. I like to separate the layers with parchment or wax paper. You can also store fudge in the refrigerator for a few weeks. Again, an airtight container with separated layers is best. If you need longer storage, like months, the freezer is the best option. First, I like to tightly wrap the fudge with plastic wrap. Then I place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe plastic bag. Be sure to write the date on it!
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Salted Caramel Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup (168 g) evaporated milk
- 1 bag (10 ounces) caramel bits
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons sea salt (I used a pink Himalayan salt)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, over medium heat, mix sugar, butter, and evaporated milk.
- Bring mixture to a boil, leave on heat until the mixture registers 234°F on a candy thermometer (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in caramel bits, until thoroughly combined.
- Beat in marshmallow fluff, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Transfer to the prepared pan, sprinkling on a little more sea salt, and let cool for 2 hours before cutting.
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This looks so delicious! Can’t beat salted caramel!
One question-what caramel bits ? Are they the individual wrapped caramel candies?
Thanks for all your great recipes!
Carol
Yes! They are sold in the baking aisle, right next to chocolate morsels. You can always use pre-wrapped caramels, just make sure it is the same amount. 🙂
Can’t wait to try it! Sounds great!!💖💕
Looks wonderful! Can the sugar be substituted with stevia?
I haven’t tried that so can’t say for certain!
Thanks! Will check it out. I am in Canada and am not sure we have those, but I know we have caramels! Yum.
Can we use regular size caramels and chop them up? Or will they not work at all?
You can, but it will take a bit of time! But yes, the wrapped caramels will work as well. Just make sure it gets to 234° so they melt properly. 🙂
It looks delicious
My problem is I can stop eating.thank you for your receips. My Dad was a baker.
That fudge looks good I like it very much.
I love these…but,don’t get caramel bits in the place I live…wat do I do?so badly want to try this yum recipe
You can use caramels, just unwrap and make sure you have the same ounces. 🙂
Hi Amanda, I love all your recipes that you post on Facebook. I became big fan of yours, After seeing the videos of all the baking of cake recipes on Facebook and I’m following you too on Facebook. Thanks for posting such a delicious recipes.
Thank you Dharani!
I don’t know where or what are a Carmel bits? Have never seen them.
They are mini caramel bits that easily incorporate into baking. No need to unwrap caramels! They are usually in the baking aisle.