5-Ingredient Pecan Pie Fudge (paleo, vegan, gluten-free)
This pecan pie fudge only calls for 5 ingredients and is relatively healthy as far as fudge goes! Naturally paleo, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.
After making my maple peanut butter fudge a while back, I immediately tried several other versions. And this pecan pie version is my favorite!
All you need is maple syrup, pecan butter, cinnamon, coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Just let it boil for 2 minutes (no candy thermometer needed!), pour into a mini muffin pan and freeze. The key is the salt.
This pecan pie fudge has got this salty-sweet combination going on, and it’s amazing. If you don’t enjoy your sweets salty, then only use 1/4 teaspoon salt.
My only issue is that it’s not the cheapest candy to make, with 1/2 cup of maple syrup for 12 pieces. If maple syrup weren’t so expensive, I’d be making copious amounts of this fudge and handing it out to everyone during the holidays.
I actually forgot to add in the chopped pecans after boiling the fudge, so I just plopped a half pecan on top of each piece. I loved how smooth and creamy the fudge was that way, but for a truly pecan pie-ish experience, don’t forget the pecans!
It also calls for 1/3 cup pecan butter, but that’s easy and cheap enough to make on your own! Just toss 3/4 cup (85 grams) pecans into a food processor and process until creamy and smooth like natural peanut butter.
If you’ve got a large capacity food processor like I do, you’ll need to process more than 3/4 cup to get it to do its thing properly. I did 1 1/2 cups, which gave me enough to make this pecan pie fudge twice.
I’ve never tried doubling this recipe, so I don’t know how the cook time would be affected. Plus, if I made a double batch of this, I’d just eat it all within a day or two, anyway. So, making it on two separate occasions works for me. :D
5-Ingredient Pecan Pie Fudge (paleo, vegan, gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup
- 1/3 cup (85 grams) natural pecan butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) refined coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons pecans roasted, coarsely chopped, optional
- 12 pecan halves optional
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin pan with 12 waxed or silicone muffin liners. You can alternatively line a small container with parchment paper or waxed paper. This fudge will stick to regular paper liners!
- In a small saucepan, mix together the maple syrup, pecan butter, cinnamon, salt and coconut oil over medium heat. At first it won’t appear to come together well. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and while continuing to stir constantly, boil for about 2 minutes. It should have thickened a bit. If you use a heavy bottom pan, you may need to boil it another minute or two. Stir in the vanilla until well combined. Stir in 5 tablespoons chopped pecans, if using.1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup, 1/3 cup (85 grams) natural pecan butter, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup (56 grams) refined coconut oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 5 tablespoons pecans
- Pour into the waxed or silicone liners, top with pecan halves, if using, and place the pan in the freezer. If you don’t have room in your freezer, refrigerate for a few hours until firm and then transfer the fudge pieces to a small container that does fit in your freezer.12 pecan halves
- Freeze for about 2-3 hours. The liners will be easy to remove once the fudge has thoroughly frozen.
- This fudge does not travel well (unless you have a cooler!) It should be kept refrigerated or frozen.
Notes
- The pecan butter should be the kind with just pecans. See the post for directions on how to make your own.
- I used refined coconut oil, which doesn’t have any coconut flavor. If you use unrefined coconut oil, this fudge may have some coconut flavor to it.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
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Candy, Dairy-free, Fall Recipes, Gluten-free, Grain-free, No-bake Desserts, Paleo, Vegan, Winter Recipes,
I’m headed to Germany in a couple of weeks to visit the Christmas markets in Munich. I can’t wait to seek out all these yummy chocolates. My mom is also on the search for the genuine haribo gummy bears (not the ones from turkey we typically can find).
I’m so sorry I missed your comment! I don’t know how that happened. And I hope you’ll enjoy your time in Germany and at the Christmas markets. It’s a fun time (although the weather is miserable!)
I LOVE fudge! Usually making it involves busting out the candy thermometer and making sure everything is just right! I love that this version is so simple – boil for 2 minutes. I can do that! Also who doesn’t love the sweet and salty combo? It’s the best! Oh and this giveaway has me majorly craving chocolate. I sorta hope I win so I can eat. all. the. chocolate.
Yeees! It’s the best. Forget pecan pie! Make this. :D
This is some seriously mouthwatering fudge…I love the flavor, and I love that you make it in little liners – just adorable! (And what a delicious giveaway.)
Thanks, Heather! :)
Oh.My.Gosh. This looks heavenly and so easy to make too! Pinned!!
Thanks so much for pinning!
I love fudge. Especially fudge that is paleo! I must make these for Thanksgiving dessert this year!
I hope you’ll enjoy it! :)
I’ve also never had pecan butter and now I am so craving a taste. Actually, I want to try your pecan pie fudge because I’m intrigued by all of the ingredients! I’m so in love with your chocolate giveaway!! I would have to have any thing German that you can’t find here :)) How fun!
Thanks! I hope you’ll give it a try. :)
absolutely love German chocolate…great recipe
Thanks!
I’m a fudge addict. I love that this is healthier and simple to prepare. Can’t wait to give it a try!
I hope you’ll love it as much as we did! :)
Pecan pie fudge sounds like a dream come true. I love how you’ve made it in mini muffin forms. It looks so inviting and creamy. I really need to make this for Christmas. I know my dad would love it!
Oooh… it’d make a fantastic present! Put it in a pretty box and wrap it up. But then you’ll have to keep it refrigerated. ;)
This looks so decadent!! LOVE LOVE!
Thanks so much!
Wowsers!! I think I could quite easily eat a whole batch of this all by myself!
Haha. I’m pretty sure you could. I speak from experience. ;)
This looks simply delicious! I’ll have to give this a shot!
I hope you will! :)
Ok, I am embarrassed to say this (being a nut butter fanatic!) I have never had pecan butter!! This fudge looks amazing! Great recipe!
Thanks! And you have to try pecan butter. It’s good stuff!
I have never made any kind of fudge. This looks good.
Thanks for the chance to enter the drawing. My husband would love for me to win this. Ha!!
Thanks, Charlotte! Good luck on winning the giveaway. :)
That fudge couldn’t possibly look any more perfect, WOW!! And that giveaway….I’m seriously having withdrawal symptoms from all the Milka and Ritter Sport chocolate I know and love from Germany – I WANT IT!!!
Thank you! And haha. Sorry about that. ;)
This fudge looks amazing! As for all the chocolates, I’d do away with any of the ones with a yogurt or cookie filling, but would be in chocolate heaven with everything else!
The cookie filling ones are so terribly addictive! I think because they’re even sweeter than the regular stuff. So… good decision! ;)
Oh wow, this fudge looks so creamy and delicious. What a fabulous fudge flavor!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
Thanks, Tracey!
This fudge would be dangerous for me to have around. 12 pieces = 1 serving, right?? Haha!
Haha. For people without portion-control, like me – yes! That’s totally accurate. :D
I can’t wait to look through all of the recipes! This fudge is such a great idea! What a wonderful twist on a classic favorite!!
Thanks so much, Sara! :)
Fudge totally scares me! But you make this one look so easy and delicious!!
This one isn’t scary! I promise. :)