Pumpkin Fudge

Guide Note

Pumpkin fudge is a sweet candy that is popular around Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information check out Mahalo's Guide to Making Fudge.

Fast Facts

1. Variants: candied fruit, walnuts or chocolate
2. How Served: Dessert or snack
3. Fresh or canned pumpkin can be used

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin, fresh or canned puree
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Mix sugar, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch and milk in a two quart saucepan stirring frequently.
2. Continue to stir and cook until a candy thermometer registers 234 degrees.
3. Mix in vanilla.
4. Place the saucepan in a container of ice water until the thermometer falls to 110 degrees.
5. Mix until the fudge loses its glossy appearance.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking sheet and allow to cool.
7. When the fudge is completely cooled, score and cut into 20 pieces.