Caramel Apple Fudge
One of the best fall treats – homemade caramel apple fudge! This fudge reminds me of those green caramel apple suckers! Make easy fudge with marshmallows and white chocolate chip. Add in apple cider drink mix to get that caramel apple flavor!
For as long as I can remember, I have loved those green caramel apple suckers. The ones that are flat, with the green sour apple candy that’s dipped in caramel. I don’t know why, but there’s something about the combination of sour and sweet. And admittedly I like the ones that have more caramel the best.
If someone was to hand me one right now, I would instantly open it and put it in my mouth. I feel weird admitting that I’m an adult and I like suckers!
This fudge reminds me of those suckers!
To achieve that sour apple taste, this recipe calls for 3 packets of apple cider drink mix. You can find this near the tea and hot cocoa mix in your grocery store. I actually use the same apple cider drink mix in these caramel apple snickerdoodles which are SO good!
This fudge is definitely something you could make in the morning and serve in the afternoon. The actual cooking of the fudge only takes 15 minutes and we recommend putting the fudge in the fridge for 3 hours to set before cutting it into pieces.
Of course this caramel apple fudge wouldn’t be complete without the caramel, and when you swirl the two together, you get this fun combination of flavors!
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- mini marshmallows
- granulated sugar
- heavy cream
- apple cider drink mix (0.74 oz each)
- white chocolate chips
- caramel bits or caramel squares
How To Make Caramel Apple Fudge
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with 2 layers of tin foil, leaving an overhang.
- In a large pot combine the butter, marshmallows, sugar, heavy cream, and packets of apple cider, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the marshmallows are melted, about 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the caramel bits and caramel coffee creamer (or heavy cream) in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the caramel at 45 second intervals at 50% power until they are melted and smooth. Set aside.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the white chocolate chips until they are completely melted.
- Pour the fudge into the pan. Drizzle the caramel on top of the fudge, use a small metal spatula to create swirls in the fudge.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours. Cut into small squares, for best result keep the fudge in the fridge.
How To Store Fudge
Keep fudge in an air tight container stored in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
To freeze: wrap the entire block of fudge in 2 layers of plastic wrap, then place inside a freezer safe bag.
To thaw: place the fudge (still wrapped) in the fridge overnight.
More Fall Desserts
Caramel Apple Fudge
Ingredients
- ½ stick unsalted butter, 1/4 cup
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 packets [Apple cider drink mix, 0.74 oz each]
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel bits or caramel squares like Kraft brand
- 1 ½ tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with 2 layers of tin foil, leaving an overhang.
- In a large pot combine the butter, marshmallows, sugar, heavy cream, and packets of apple cider, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the marshmallows are melted, about 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the caramel bits and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the caramel at 45 second intervals at 50% power until they are melted and smooth. Set aside.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the white chocolate chips until they are completely melted.
- Pour the fudge into the pan. Drizzle the caramel on top of the fudge, use a small metal spatula to create swirls in the fudge.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours. Cut into small squares, for best result keep the fudge in the fridge.
Looks good. Have to try.
It tastes so good!
I made this for my county fair this week and received 1st place with it!
Just wanted to update my post. Last year, 2018 I received Best Of Show for the this fudge from the Ohio State Fair. I did not use the creamer in it. I like others do not like coffee. I have friends requesting this fudge all the time!
Any idea how many lbs this recipe makes?
how many carbs and how many grams of sugar?
Just made this. Waiting on my second batch to set. I realized, late in the game, that I only had K-cups Apple cider mix! The grocery delivery person got me the wrong box. But great news, I took a chance and still used 3 k-cups (to match the required 3 packets of Apple cider) and it worked. My husband loves it. I always bake for his office but now he’s saying maybe all 2 batches should stay at home just for him! I recommend watching the pot when melting the mini-marshmallows. Lower or turn off the heat when you only have a few mallows half melted and just keep stirring until all melted. I was first concerned that the white chocolate will seize up because the melted marshmallow might be too high of a temperature but it worked out just fine, 2X.
Just found your site. It is wonderful. This looks great. I really want ot try it, but can you replace the creamer with something else? I don’t drink coffee (gasp, I know) and don’t know what i would use the rest if the bottle for! Thanks. ????
Oh this is going to be a hard one because the creamer adds great caramel flavor! You could try heavy cream – but it won’t have the exact flavor!
I had the same problem with the creamer. Go to quick trip and grab a few of the creamers. Or mix the left over cream with Karl syrup for ice cream topping. The creamer does taste good.
The only packets of Apple Cider I found said spiced apple cider. Can I use that?
Yes!
Like Jen, I don’t drink coffee nor do I like anything coffee flavored. So I agree that the heavy cream or 1/2 & 1/2 can be used but I will add some caramel extract. Thanks for the idea and the recipe!
Want to make fudge for Christmas. As a rule, can fudge be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated for a period of time?
Hi Karen! I wouldn’t freeze this fudge, but it can stay in the fridge, tightly wrapped for a few days!
I made this fudge and it was delicious and a huge hit! I ended up following the recipe exactly and am going to freeze the creamer. Darn, was going to ask about freezing the fudge. I have some left and really don’t want to waste it. Anyone who wants a great gift, try this fudge!!
Everything goes great UNTIL, I add the white chocolate chips. The consistency is it smooth and pourable like the video…. it pasty. I’m following the recipe exactly, with the exception being I’m using Ghiradelli White Chips instead of till house.
Tried this twice- same thing! I can tell this is delish! But just am not nailing this one. Help please!!!????
Hi Susan! Did you over cook the mixture? You said it was pourable but pasty?
I know this is way past your question but try adding a little cream or half n half start with a TBS first and stir keep adding until it is soomth and pourable.
Made this last Sunday. Everyone that tried it said awesome fudge! I only used 1/4 cup sugar. Next time I make the fudge going to try it with no sugar. Thanks for the recipe!
You are welcome, Lisa! So glad it was a hit!
What are caramel bits? I’m assuming they’re not the caramel squares.
Hi Phoebe! Here is a link to what caramel bits are: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kraft-Baking-Caramel-Bits-11-oz-Bag/10308416
Best fudge recipe ever. I did double the carmel tho. My husband who hates sweets absoultly loves it, and so do I.
Very good and easy to. Well make again
I made this for Christmas and it was very watery after the white chocolate melted. Do you know what may have caused that to happen? It wasn’t a very creamy fudge it was more waxy.
How did you melt the white chocolate? This fudge is definitely thick!
Never set up they just are sticky mess. Its scoopable to put over ice cream as topping. But not as fudge.
Hi Beth,
Meant to message you when I made this and was not last year but think later in 2019 and I had for years and was dried up, Motts leftover packets from BJ’s Warehouse and used them. The batch was delicious and now they don’t make it but was wondering if the Apline brand I see online tastes the same because it says spiced on the box. It may have said that on Motts but I don’t remember but I used the few left and were not all just the plain but caramel or something else flavored and I may have made a double batch because I gave alot away. It came out so good and wondered if you know if that product is still anywhere to be found. I have two numbers to call but when you call Motts, they don’t tell you anything but the numbers to call. Thanks!
Hi Jo! I used the Apline brand spiced apple cider drink mix!
Hi Beth,
Oh my Gosh, a couple of days ago I was thinking to check for your reply, thanks! I actually used whatever I had left and that was a couple of the flavored ones that weren’t just apple cider but caramel and not sure what else was in the variety, it is not around anymore.Did you ever see the big variety box? It really doesn’t matter because I know they will come out good with Alpine that I just saw you said you used. I am going to make it in the near future, thanks again!
We followed this recipe and it came out incredibly well.!!! We are in love lol
Flavor is as strong as you choose it to be. If you want more apple or spice add more cider. Beth you do great work! This is batch 5 and I can’t keep up with all my loved ones that Love this.
I didn’t use the Brachs caramel but Werthers Origional soft caramels. I am on love! So are my friends and family! Thanks again Beth
I mess it up .
It came out more like taffy
Will be try again soon .
Kristy Swanson of Greenville TN.
I want to try this but got the square caramels….can I use them
Hi Sara! Yes, is the recipe card I have written that you can use the kraft caramel squares. Enjoy!
Can you use marshmallow cream instead of mini marshmallows? If so how much of the fluff would equal 3 cups of minis?
I haven’t tried that substitution myself so I can’t offer an accurate answer if it works.
Once I added the white chocolate chips, the mixture was too thick to pour, so I kept adding a little cream at a time and stirred over the lowest of heat until the chips melted.
I bet I cooked the butter & sugar mixture too long because my marshmallows melted a lot sooner than 8-10 minutes but I was afraid if I didn’t cook at least 8 minutes the fudge wouldn’t set up. I was worried it would be too runny to cut into squares.
I’ll rate this recipe after I see if it sets up and how it tastes.
Everybody absolutely loved this! In fact, I have to make more because they loved it so much!
Is there a way to use fresh apple cider instead of the mix? Or would it be too liquidy?
Hi Sara! It would make the fudge too liquidy.
I’m confused. I see a couple comments referring to creamer being used. I only see heavy cream in the ingredients. Do some people think heavy cream is creamer?
Hi Sherri! There was an old version of this recipe that used caramel coffee creamer in place of the heavy cream – that’s why you see people talking about the creamer! You can use caramel coffee creamer or heavy cream.
can I use alpine cider mix
Yes!