I bought a candy thermometer a few weeks ago and over the weekend I finally busted it out and put it to work! We actually made a bunch of awesome treats (making candy is so much fun!), but my favorite was definitely this sweet and salty brown sugar fudge. It reminds me of weekends down the shore! Which is nice to reminisce on now that it’s starting to cool down around these parts.
Making fudge is a lot less scary than you may think, so don’t worry if you’ve never worked a candy thermometer before; you can do this! The most important part of the whole process is keeping a close eye on the temperature, and pulling it off the heat once it reaches its number goal. Simple stuff!
The hardest part? Waiting for it to cool in the pan! Patience is a virtue 😉
Salted Brown Sugar & Honey Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, divided
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan combine the sugars, honey, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and vanilla bean. Place pan over medium heat and whisk until sugars are dissolved. Place a candy thermometer in the pan, and cook the mixture - stirring occasionally - until the temperature registers at 240 degrees (F). Remove pan from heat. Add the butter, stir until completely melted, then leave the mixture to stand - with the thermometer still in - until it's cooled to 120 degrees (F).
- Pour the fudge into a parchment paper lined baking pan (I used an 8x8 square cake pan), sprinkle with remaining sea salt, and let set for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. Cut into tiny squares and serve, or store in an airtight container. Fudge will last up to 7 days.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
You know I love brown butter, this fudge looks like heaven!
Monet says
Um, can you send some of these to me? They look perfect! I broke my candy thermometer…I need to make these as soon as possible. Thank you for sharing!
Olena@iFOODreal says
I’m not much of a dessert person but these look perfect!!!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Oh, dear…I am in trouble now! I am such a sucker for butterscotch, caramel, brown sugar goodness and all things salty-sweet. This fudge? Must make soon. Thanks for sharing, girl!
Tieghan says
Got to LOVE brown sugar, honey and salt! These are awesome and perfect gifts for the holidays (yea, I am a freak and already thinking like that!)!
Cass @foodmyfriend says
So every time I have had fudge, it is a bit crumbly and crystallized. I’ve never made it myself though. Looks really yummy though!
Sarah says
Looks soooo good. Salty honey, brown butter? Yes, always.
Karyn says
Looks fabulous, I love salted sweet stuff! One question though regarding the salt. You say “sprinkle with remaining sea salt”. How much of the 1/2 tsp goes into the sugar/cream mix? I added about a 1/4 tsp and am hoping its about right. I’m just waiting to get to 240 degrees, waiting until it’s cool enough to eat is going to be tough!
bakerbynature says
I just sprinkled an additional 1/4 teaspoon on top 😉 I’ll add it to the instructions now! Let me know how it turns out! xo
Karyn says
Thanks for the info and oh my goodness, this IS fabulous, or at least the scrapings from around the sides of the pan are 🙂 I got a couple of tablespoons of fudge and sprinkled with some sea salt, just to do some quality control of course! It only took 10 mins to reach a palatable temp. I was afraid that I’d messed up at first as the consistency is very ‘caramelly’ when it’s hot. Once the fudge cools though, is has lovely sugary, melty texture. I hope that’s right! Another three hours before the rest of the family get to try some, I doubt there will be any left this time tomorrow.
Thank you for the recipe.
bakerbynature says
Yay! I’m so happy you love it 🙂
Glenda says
Instead of using no vanilla bean how much of vanilla flavoring would you use
Caroline says
OMG yuuuuum! I need to invest in a candy thermometer and make these asap. I’m going to be in your neck of the woods this week! I’ll be there weds-fri for work. 🙂
Julie @ Table for Two says
ughhhhh this is something i’m craving right this second!!!