Christmas Butter Fudge

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Christmas Butter Fudge
45 min.
7
643kcal

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Indulge in the sweet spirit of the holiday season with our delightful Christmas Butter Fudge! This irresistible treat combines the creamy richness of butter with the festive flavors of candied cherries and blanched pistachios, making it the perfect treat to share with family and friends. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, New Year, or simply savoring a cozy winter evening, this candy is sure to brighten your gatherings.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it’s both vegetarian and gluten-free, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a piece of this sweet delight. With a mere 45 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch of fudge that serves seven, making it an ideal addition to your dessert spread or a thoughtful homemade gift for loved ones.

As you embark on the journey of crafting this fudge, you'll experience the joy of watching the ingredients transform into a rich and creamy confection. The buttery base, combined with the sweetness of sugar and milk, creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the crunchy pistachios and chewy cherries add delightful surprises in every bite. Let your creativity shine by packaging this fudge in a beautifully decorated box, making it not only a tasty treat but also a charming gift to cherish this holiday season.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup candied cherries finely chopped
  • cups milk 
  • 0.3 cup pistachios 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reads 23
  2. Remove from heat immediately; set pan in cold water. Do not stir or beat until cooled to lukewarm.
  3. Add vanilla; beat until candy becomes thick and creamy and loses its shine. When candy begins to set, add cherries and nuts; fold in quickly.
  4. Pour into buttered 8" x 8" pan.
  5. Let stand at room temperature until firm.
  6. Cut into squares.Packaging instructions:Painted Box: Apply primer, then light blue paint to the outside of a small round paper maché box and lid; allow to dry. Apply self-adhesive snowflake-shaped stickers to the box. For the knob, stack and glue several white buttons to the lid.

Nutrition Facts

Calories643kcal
Protein2.01%
Fat24.03%
Carbs73.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.16
Glycemic Load
81.16
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.082173904647%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.32mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:643.24kcal
32.16%
Fat:17.76g
27.32%
Saturated Fat:9.88g
61.72%
Carbohydrates:122.96g
40.99%
Net Carbohydrates:122.45g
44.53%
Sugar:120.65g
134.06%
Cholesterol:43.23mg
14.41%
Sodium:215.04mg
9.35%
Alcohol:0.2g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:3.33g
6.67%
Vitamin A:536.36IU
10.73%
Phosphorus:95.86mg
9.59%
Calcium:95.51mg
9.55%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.71%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.73%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.89%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.21%
Vitamin D:0.77µg
5.11%
Potassium:156.64mg
4.48%
Selenium:2.48µg
3.54%
Magnesium:14.08mg
3.52%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.41%
Copper:0.07mg
3.31%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.08%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.01%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.73%
Fiber:0.51g
2.03%
Iron:0.23mg
1.3%
Vitamin K:1.34µg
1.28%
Source:My Recipes