You’re going to love the delicious flavor of this Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge! Creamy and incredibly delicious! Perfect for the fall and holiday season!
Love all things pumpkin? Make sure to try my Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread and this no bake Pumpkin Delight!
There is nothing better than a rich piece of creamy, smooth, decadent fudge and this easy Pumpkin Fudge is no exception. I’ve added butterscotch to the mix to create a fudge reminiscent of pumpkin pie with caramel undertones. It’s easy to make and looks incredibly on dessert tables and cookie trays.
More Fudge Recipes
If you’re obsessed with fudge like we are, make sure to check out these fudge favorites:
- White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Spice Fudge
- Peppermint Mocha Fudge
- Small Batch 3 Minute Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
- White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
- Hot Cocoa Fudge
You can also find even more fudge recipes at the end of this post, right above the recipe card.
Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge is the perfect thing for fall days and holidays. This fudge is really quite spectacular because it actually tastes like pumpkin! Now I have made many pumpkin fudge recipes that use vanilla baking chips and the pumpkin flavor is pretty light. Still delicious – just not PUMPKIN.
This fudge is made with butterscotch chips and the very first flavor you taste when you pop a creamy square into your mouth is actually pumpkin. The butterscotch intensifies the pumpkin flavor and adds an element of complexity to the fudge. Pumpkin pie spice makes this fudge smell as amazing as it tastes. I used pecans in the recipe for a little texture but if you’re a fudge purist and are anti-nuts – feel free to omit them from the recipe. Or sub in walnuts – that would be awesome too!
What You’ll Need
As always, you can find the full printable recipe in the recipe card at the end of this post. Let’s take a quick look at what you’ll need to make this pumpkin fudge:
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- unsalted butter
- half-and-half
- canned pumpkin
- pumpkin pie spice
- ground cloves
- butterscotch chips
- marshmallow creme
- vanilla extract
- chopped pecans or walnuts optional
More Fudge Recipes
- Hot Cocoa Fudge
- Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Fudge
- Peanut Butter Fudge with M&Ms
- Peppermint Fudge
- Peanut Butter Rocky Road Fudge
How To Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge
Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- dash of ground cloves
- 12 oz butterscotch chips
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with foil.
- Butter the foil generously and set aside.
- Bring sugars, butter, half-and-half, pumpkin, and spices to a boil over medium to medium-low heat in a heavy-bottomed 5 quart pot, stirring frequently.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly, to the soft ball stage using a candy thermometer, about 235F. I use this digital candy thermometer and highly recommend it!
- Remove from heat and stir in butterscotch chips until fully melted. This takes several minutes.
- Add the marshmallow creme and stir until blended.
- Add the vanilla and nuts and stir until combined.
- Pour into prepared dish and cool.
- Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
Elaine says
After reading you experience with learning to start your new car I just wondered if you have gotten out of your car and walked away from it and it still running. Be sure you turn the motor off. It’s easier then you may think to be distracted by thoughts and kids and not notice the car is still running.
Elaine says
Your recipes are just wonderful, thank you! But this comment is for your safety. I too became ” dependent ” on my key fob. I attached all of my necessary keys to one chain and dropped them in my purse, they became a nuisance and since I didn’t need them to start my car, I just left them there! I left the bakery one day, and was immediately joined by two women who escorted me across the street, and “requested” any money I could give them for a soda! I knew they left behind a man and another woman, who were watching us! To make a long story short—- the situation was resolved quickly, without trouble! If I had my keys in my hand, I would have engaged the alarm, and felt some protection! The bakery is in a small city, and the Main Street is approximately a mile long. I have never seen anything like this here! I have always felt safe! I ALWAYS keep my car keys in MY HAND NOW!! Please be safe, and learn from my experience, it doesn’t matter if you are alone or with your children, when your hands are full, you are more vulnerable!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Elaine! I appreciate your concern and tips!
Baking Tuts says
On my to do list thank you
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome! I hope you enjoy the fudge!
Melissa says
I don’t have the keyless start, but after I got my iPhone 5, I expected everything I logged into to read my thumbprint.
This fudge will be a must try for us this year. We might even get to work it into a school project on pumpkin.
Robyn says
This fudge looks amazing! I have a bonfire tomorrow, and we are suppose to bring a dessert. Trying this out and bringing it…if it sets up:/ I have a track record with fudge!
Also wanted to let you know how much I LOVE that your print feature includes a small pic of the food! I usually cut and paste recipes to Word, so I can have a pic also. But I actually got to use your print button:) Thanks so much!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Robyn! I’m glad you are finding the print feature useful! I love it too 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
Karen says
I am definitely going to make this fund recipe this holiday season. I know it will be a big hit. And, I agree, the evaporated milk should work just as well.
Mom of six says
Try cinnamon chips instead of butterscotch. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oooh! That sounds great!
Marissa says
Hi there! I am very excited to try this recipe. Do you think evaporated milk would work instead of half and half?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I use evaporated milk in a lot of fudge recipes so it would definitely be worth a try Marissa!
monica says
The instructions mention half and half but its not listed in the ingredients list. Does out require half and half?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Monica! You scared me for a second 🙂 I think it may be hiding from you but it’s the fourth ingredient listed. Enjoy!
Kristen Duke says
Adjusting to a new car can be a big change but glad you have mastered it! This fudge sounds tasty!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It is a big change but I’m loving it now – thanks Kristen!
Mariel says
Ummmm, That looks YUMMMMYY!!! pinning!
-Mariel
http://www.thetootsiewootsie.com
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much for the pin Mariel!
Mackenzie @ Cheerios and Lattes says
Trish these sound awesome; I love pumpkin and butterscotch but have never put them together! Great idea! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Really brings out the pumpkin flavor in the fudge – love it!
Ginger says
The fudge looks awesome! I must try this out. 🙂
ps Your new car sounds fannnncy! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So fancy 😉 Too fancy for me that’s for sure! Thanks Ginger!
K says
There’s an invention on ABC World News Tonight, the Made in America segment, that you need! It’s a lock on your front door that senses when you are near and unlocks for you. Check it out! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s exactly what I need ’cause I’m such a diva now 😉 Thanks!