Caramel Apple Fudge Recipe
Ingredients:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Pan:
    • Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Cook Fudge Mixture:
    • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, heavy cream, butter, corn syrup, and salt.
    • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
    • Continue to cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage (234°F to 240°F or 112°C to 115°C) on a candy thermometer.
  3. Add Flavors:
    • Remove the saucepan from heat.
    • Stir in the apple butter, vanilla extract, and chopped dried apples.
    • Mix until well combined and smooth.
  4. Pour and Set:
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    • Spread evenly and top with chopped pecans if desired.
    • Allow to cool at room temperature until set (about 2 hours).
  5. Cut and Serve:
    • Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment or foil overhang.
    • Cut into 16 squares.

Weight Watchers Points Calculation

Ingredients Breakdown:

  • Granulated Sugar (2 cups):
    • 1 cup = 16 points
    • 2 cups = 32 points
  • Heavy Cream (1 cup):
    • 1 cup = 12 points
  • Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup):
    • 1/2 cup = 9 points
  • Light Corn Syrup (1/2 cup):
    • 1/2 cup = 7 points
  • Dried Apples (1/2 cup):
    • 1/2 cup = 4 points
  • Apple Butter (1 cup):
    • 1 cup = 6 points
  • Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp):
    • Vanilla extract = 0 points
  • Chopped Pecans (1/2 cup, optional):
    • 1/2 cup = 11 points

Total Points for Entire Batch:

  • Sugar: 32 points
  • Heavy Cream: 12 points
  • Butter: 9 points
  • Corn Syrup: 7 points
  • Dried Apples: 4 points
  • Apple Butter: 6 points
  • Pecans (if used): 11 points
  • Total (without pecans): 70 points
  • Total (with pecans): 81 points

Points per Serving:

  • Without pecans:
    • Total Points: 70
    • Servings: 16
    • Points per serving: 4.38 (rounded to 4.5 points)
  • With pecans:
    • Total Points: 81
    • Servings: 16
    • Points per serving: 5.06 (rounded to 5 points)

Enjoy this delightful Caramel Apple Fudge! It’s a rich, sweet treat that’s perfect for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence.