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!
More Fudge Recipes
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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OMG, thank you so much for this recipe. This is my new (go to) fudge recipe. It used to be peanut butter and chocolate fudge my family and friends asked for now they want both peanut butter and chocolate plus the new Salted Caramel fudge. Who am I to turn them down when I want them also!
So glad you liked it!
Substitute for evaporated milk
Amanda, this recipe is the best fudge recipe – ever!! I have passed this on to friends, as well, who wanted the recipe after trying some.
I bought a candy thermometer – it has a detachable spatula. This has really helped with making sure I wait until it hits the proper temperature before taking it off the heat and adding the caramels.
Thank you for all of the amazing recipes you post!! I have loved every recipe that I have tried from you! 🎉
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Colette and are able to share it with friends! <3
Love your recipes but have now become a diabetic so do you have any for us. Sugar free please or substitute the sugar. Would be really appreciated.
How do you cut your fudge so perfectly in the small squares?
Tried your simple home made bread recipe and it turned out just awesome.
You are an amazing person have always kept reading and following your recipes but just never go down to
Baking/making anything.
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Evaporated milk,caramel bits, marshmallows fluff, not sure if we could get this in india is there a substitute.
Love the recipe
This looks amazing. And your content is incredible! ❤️
Where do you buy the bites?
Does the 2 tsp of salt include what is sprinkled on top? Or does the 2 tsp go in the fudge, and additional salt is added on top?
Hi, Ashlee! I work with iambaker and am happy to help with questions. The 2 teaspoons of salt go into the fudge. You can sprinkle additional salt on top. Have a great day!