Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Fudge

If you're a lover of everything pumpkin spice and chocolate, this one's for you! With just a little effort, you can create high quality, homemade fudge. I personally adore pumpkin spice and I am also a huge fan of fudge. One of the things I love about this is that it is so easy to make. Not including the spices, all you need is two ingredients!! What separates this fudge from the rest is that it is an easy pumpkin fudge recipe bursting full of pumpkin pie spice flavors!!

What is fudge?

Fudge is a type of creamy candy that is traditionally made by blending butter, sugar, and milk together and cooking it until it is heated throughout and mixed until smooth. Because of the particular method of cooking as well as the ingredients involved, it is softer in texture than that of hard chocolate. A lot of the time, sweetened condensed milk is used to make easy chocolate fudge recipes as it cuts down significantly on cook time and is more simple to make. It does require some time to fully set before it can be enjoyed.

Ingredients

• Chocolate chips- the chocolate element that makes this recipe "fudge"
• Sweetened Condensed Milk- makes the fudge softer and easy to bite into
• Pumpkin Pie Spice-a blend of ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon

How to make Pumpkin Spice Fudge

The best way to make the perfect recipe for a basic fudge the first time is to utilize the correct method. Be careful when making this easy pumpkin spice fudge recipe, especially when melting chocolate over the stove. It can burn quickly so pay close attention to the heat and monitor the chocolate for the best results.

The first step is to combine the pumpkin pie spices in a small bowl- do this if you have never made pumpkin pie spice and you are mixing the spices together for the first time here. Use a double boiler and fill a medium saucepan halfway with water. Once the water has reached a rolling boil, add the top bowl of the double boiler. Add in the chocolate and give it a few seconds to melt before using a spoon to stir. (If using bars of chocolate be sure to cut them into small pieces beforehand).

Once you see the chocolate has melted, you can incorporate the condensed milk and stir the fudge mixture until smooth. I suppose you could melt your chocolate in the microwave for an even quicker fudge although I don't have a microwave so I've never tried this!

How to set Pumpkin Spice Fudge

While this easy treat can be made a few different ways, modern fudge relies on sweetened condensed milk to give it that characteristic of being firm, yet slightly flexible at the same time. The pumpkin spice fudge should have a creamy texture and should be mixed until it reaches a smooth texture. Once all of the ingredients are fully incorporated, the final, hot mixture will be thick but it should be able to be spread easily with a spatula.

Line a 9 by 9 square pan with parchment paper; cover the top of the dish with aluminum foil. The prepared pan should chill for at least 3 hours. Once this stage is completed and the chocolate is fully set, use a sharp knife to cut the delicious fudge to the size you desire. After this step, your fudge is ready to be eaten!

Storing Pumpkin Spice Fudge

There are two different ways that I like to store this fudge and it mostly depends on the weather. If you live in a climate that stays warm throughout the later months in the year, I suggest keeping it in the refrigerator until you think you're ready to enjoy it. Storing this fudge in the fridge is not a necessity whatsoever but if you feel like it will melt on your counter, definitely save yourself some trouble. For instance, if you live in South Florida, I would suggest storing it in a cooler place.

If the temperature is moderate outside in the location you live, storing it away from heat (not close to the stove or oven) in an airtight container is best practice. Pumpkin Spice Fudge will stay fresh at room temperature for a week and up to two weeks stored in the refrigerator.

Substitutions

Instead of using chocolate chips, bars of pure chocolate can be used. Just be sure to use a kitchen scale to ensure that it weighs the same amount as listed on the recipe card. 3 cups of chocolate chips are equal to 24 ounces.

MORE PUMPKIN SPICE TO LOVE!!!

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

Pumpkin Bites with Cream Cheese Dip and Candied Pecans

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