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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.
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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!
Mines coming out sticky can anyone help
if I use marshmallow fluff do i still you the butter