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Homemade Turtle Fudge

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Turtle Fudge Recipe

This is a decadent variation on traditional chocolate fudge. This recipe make 4 1/2 pounds total, so it could easily be divided between 2 gift tins.

To make homemade turtle fudge, stir pecans into melted caramel

I used my Easy Homemade Fudge Recipe as the base and then added melted caramels and pecans in the center and topped it with another layer of fudge.

This recipe is not very difficult, but it does require a bit of organization beforehand to make everything flow smoothly. Be sure to have everything measured and have all of your equipment, including greased pan or tins, ready before you start.

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Homemade Turtle Fudge
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 12 ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 jar of marshmallow cream (7 ounce jar)
  • 12 - 16 oz. caramels
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1½ cups pecan pieces
Directions
  1. Place the caramels and water in a microwave safe bowl. When the temperature reaches ~200 degrees on the fudge mixture, place the bowl of caramels in the microwave and heat on high for a total of 3 minutes. Stir after each minute interval. Once melted, stir in pecans. Set aside while you make the fudge.
  2. In a large pot combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar. Cook over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches 234 degrees (use a candy thermometer to keep track of the temperature). Remove from heat.
  3. Stir the chocolate chips into the sugar mixture until they are completely melted and completely mixed in.
  4. Add vanilla; stir well.
  5. Stir in marshmallow cream until it is completely mixed with the chocolate.
  6. Pour half of the fudge into a greased pan or serving dish. Spoon the caramel pecan mixture over the fudge. Spoon remaining fudge over the top.
  7. Place in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours to cool.

 

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  1. I don’t think I’ve had turtle fudge. But I love turtles! Every time we have a special occasion my husband buys me a box of turtle chocolates… so I’m definitely a fan. I will have to give this a try.

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  2. ah! My nemesis the candy thermometer! This looks so tempting, but after making 3 batches of your toffee last year before I got it right, I think I’ll just go BUY some prepared fudge – it’ll be more economical! 😉

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  3. Oh and I love the look and sound of this! We can’t get turtles very easily in England (once in a while you can get them in packs of two like a chocolate bar, but never in boxes!) and this fudge would be a fantastic way to enjoy the flavour of them. Plus, there’s enough I can keep some and give some away as a gift!

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.