How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Fudge for Thanksgiving

A different twist on the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie – Pumpkin Pecan Fudge. The sweet fudge is melted white chocolate and marshmallow crème with pumpkin pie flavor. A nice added surprise to a Thanksgiving family dinner.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, shredded
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 2/3 cup can pumpkin puree
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• Pinch ground cloves
• 12 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 (7 ½ oz) jar marshmallow crème
• ¾ cup pecan halves, chopped.
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 9x13 glass baking pan
• saucepan

1. Coat of 9x 13 inch glass baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Stir together butter, sugar, evaporate milk, pumpkin, and spices in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches 235F or a soft ball stage.

3. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until chocolate melts. Stir in marshmallow crème until mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts and scrape into prepared pan.

4. Smooth the top with a spatula. Cool to room temperature.

5. Refrigerate overnight or until completely firm. Cut into 48 squares (6x8).

[LilacGirl]

on 10/15/2008 Just the title alone made me want to try this recipe. Delicious and different!

[Gardengates]

on 10/14/2008 What a creative recipe. It sounds delicious. I'll have to try it!