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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.
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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.
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