Maple Pecan Delight Fudge
Indulge in this creamy and rich Maple Pecan Delight Fudge. a simple yet delicious treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!Homemade fudge is a joy to make,especially when you only need 3 ingredients. This creamy maple fudge is rich,sweet and so good.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan butter – store bought or homemade sugar free recipe below in notes
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.In a microwave-safe bowl with 20 second bursts stirring in between or using the stovetop, gently melt the pecan butter together with the coconut oil. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup and mix thoroughly until everything is well combined. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or until it becomes firm. After the fudge has set, take a sharp knife and cut it into 16 or more bite-sized pieces for serving.
Notes
Homemade Pecan Butter is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. All you need are pecans, a little spice, a food processor, and less than 15 minutes. Save yourself time and money by making your own natural nut butter at home.
Homemade Pecan Butter
2 cups pecans
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the pecans on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly golden brown with a nutty smell, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Transfer the pecans to a food processor along with the salt and cinnamon, and blend on the fastest setting until smooth and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
How To Use Pecan Butter
Go ahead and eat this homemade pecan butter right out of the jar by the spoonful, or check out the ideas below for what to drizzle and spread it on.
Super easy to make, loaded with healthy fats, low in sugar, and high in flavor, this pecan butter is such a great alternative to the same old peanut or almond butter.
From spreading on apples or bananas as a snack, to using as a base for your favorite energy balls, consider this pecan butter your new go-to!
I love to drizzle it over a fresh slice of banana bread or toast. You can also dip fresh fruit into a bowl of pecan butter, like apple slices, grapes, orange slices, or even bananas. I drizzle it on ice cream, smoothie bowls and into smoothies and keep a jar in the fridge and put it on EVERYTHING I can!
I feel like when it comes to healthy benefits, pecans seem like an underdog when in actuality they’re winning the race. Unlike peanuts (which are actually a legume and not a nut), pecans are absolutely loaded with vitamins and minerals.
From maintaining healthy skin and hair to keeping you satiated and increasing metabolism, the list of things pecans can do for you is almost endless. Besides having such amazing flavor, pecans are loaded with manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
After you have made your first batch of pecan butter, you can start to incorporate it into your cooking. For a quick snack, try a spoonful and get a boost of energy.
You can substitute pecan butter for whenever you would normally use peanut butter, like pb&j sandwiches, protein smoothies, earthy sauces, and homemade salad dressings. It would even be great in desserts, such as cookies, cupcakes, pies, or brownies.
The possibilities really are endless, especially if you are up for some experimenting in the kitchen.
