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3-Ingredient Maple-Pecan Fudge

Maple pecan fudge in a loaf tin with some portioned on the side along with some pecans.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).

This decadent, pecan-studded fudge is all about the flavor of pure maple syrup.

Cooks' Note

Be sure to use pure maple syrup. Syrup with additives can separate during cooking.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/2 hours (plus chilling)

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 pounds

Ingredients

2

cups pecans

Unsalted butter (for pan)

4

cups pure maple syrup

2

cups heavy cream

1

/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Special Equipment

A candy/deep-fry thermometer; a 9x5" or 8x4" loaf pan

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Preparation

  1. Do Ahead

    Step 1

    Fudge can be made 1 week ahead; tightly wrap and chill.