Pumpkin Fudge

Name: Pumpkin Fudge
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 pounds.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 package (10 ounces) cinnamon baking chips; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Every Thanksgiving I look forward to the taste of pumpkin. This fudge lets me do that and every one loves it.—Marlene Fudge, Rushville, Indiana

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (10 ounces) cinnamon baking chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. Cube the remaining butter and place in a large saucepan; add the sugars, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage).
Remove from the heat. Stir in cinnamon chips until melted. Stir in the marshmallow creme, pecans and vanilla. Transfer to prepared pan. Chill until firm.
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Editor's Note

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 58 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Pumpkin Fudge in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2008

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Kermie4

Oct 22, 2018

Is there a substitute for the cinnamon baking chips? Do you need them? I can't find them and not a fan if butterscotch. What about white chocolate chips? How would I incorporate them if it's an option? Thanks!
lauripobanz

Jul 23, 2015

I've made this many times now. My kids call it Pumpkin Pie Fudge. This is the only fudge of any flavor that my husband will eat. It's easy, tastes wonderful, and makes a lot. Once I found the cinnamon chips I bought several packages and keep them in the freezer.
roach808

Dec 11, 2014

Fudge can be tricky. I made another recipe with great reviews from another website, but it just didn't have as good step by step directions as this one and I think I ended up over cooking that one. This one was creamy and delicious. It was a huge hit and I'll definitely makes this again next fall/winter.I dislike nuts in my desserts, so instead I used reduced fat Craisins. PERFECT!
belindajo

Nov 15, 2012

My daughter and I just finished making this fudge. I used butterscotch chips instead of cinnamon chips. I have not made old fashioned fudge in years, but this recipe was well worth it and it tastes great. It also makes the house smell wonderful. I'm making another batch tonight.
Cabeers

Dec 24, 2011

I made this for a church pitch-in dinner at Thanksgiving and for a board dinner; and each time the fudge was loved and ate up. I am going to make it a tradition to make every year at Thanksgiving.
wildrose1074

Nov 21, 2011

Was very unsure at first about this recipe at first, but wanted to make something different for the holidays. Its just like eating a piece of pumpkin pie. I am definitely going to make it again!!
Cabeers

Nov 18, 2011

I took it to a Church pitch-in and they gobbled it up. I'm getting ready to make it a second time for another pitch-in!!
gardenchris

Nov 14, 2011

I made this for a work potluck, where people loved it. I let my family have a sample first, and they asked when are you going to make some just for us?
RuthSluder

Oct 5, 2011

See my earlier post on this recipe. Awesome!
RuthSluder

Oct 5, 2011

I made this for a festival to sell in their mercantile shop. Not only did it sell out, I gave them a 1 1/2 lb. for auction it sold for $8.00. THis recipe is awesome. Cooking it makes your home smell wonderful!