You’re going to love the delicious flavor of this Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge! Creamy and incredibly delicious! Perfect for the fall and holiday season!
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I have a problem.
A few weeks ago I told you about my car accident and how we had to get a new car. Well, we ended up buying a Nissan Quest and my goodness – I feel like I’m a princess driving that thing around. Well a kid-toting, grocery-shopping, soccer mom, minivan driving princess.
It’s pretty luxurious and we’ve got those key fob thingamajiggers instead of an actual key. Cool, right? The car senses when the keys are near and I can just press the button and voila! The kids have gotten a real kick out of being able to open and shut their doors with a press of a button while I struggled with remembering to just press the button to start the car.
I feel old.
So for the first week I would get in the car and be momentarily confused as I looked for the key slot and then it would occur to me that I didn’t need a key and I would laugh at myself and move on.
Good news folks! I have mastered starting my new car! Exciting, right?
Not so exciting is my new problem. Now I drive up in my new car. Turn off the car, lock the door with the press of the button and then walk up to my house and fully expect it to just magically open for me at the press of a button. Yeah. I apparently no longer think keys are necessary anywhere. I guess I need a house that can sense my keys?
I can’t tell you what a fool I feel like when I have walked up to my door numerous times and just looked at it. Hands full of groceries. Two boys that have to go pee. And my keys are in my purse somewhere because hey! I don’t ever need them.
Problems like this can be solved with one thing and one thing only – fudge.
Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge is the perfect thing for days when you forget how to open doors 🙂 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!
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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.
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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
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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!
Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life says
Haha, I need a house that senses when I’m home too and just unlocks the doors! That would be marvelous! This fudge looks spectacular!! I need some of this in my life for sure!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Jocelyn!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
LOL, I’d never be able to manage a car like that! My 6-year old already has to show me how to navigate my iPad. 🙂 But having some of this fudge would make it all better – love the pairing of butterscotch and pumpkin. Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m getting better 🙂 Thanks for the pin girl!
Tamara Coleman says
Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge! You know this is RICH & DECADENT 🙂 Um, Yes, Please don’t mind if I do!
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Tamara!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
🙂 Sounds like your new vehicle is great! I had to laugh because I would be doing the same things. This fudge looks amazing! I have never had pumpkin fudge and I can’t wait to try it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It is great if a little too advanced for me 😉 I’m getting there though! This fudge is SO good Shannon – really different from other pumpkin fudge I’ve tried.
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Congrats on the new car! I just got a car with keyless entry and it feels so foreign to me — I’m almost used to it now. This fudge sounds so good with pumpkin, butterscotch, and marshmallow! This is a fudge I could really get into!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Marcie! We had the keyless entry before so I was okay with that but the push-button start thing is just weird 🙂 So glad you stopped by!
Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says
Yummy! I am pinning and sharing on my FB page!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Desiree! Have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie says
Thanks for sharing! This recipe looks incredible, and I haven’t made fudge in months!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You bet Stephanie! We’re just about at “prime” fudge season – can’t wait! Have a great weekend!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Why have I never made fudge at home! This would be a winner for sure!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Nancy! I am shocked 🙂 Fudge is SO easy and crazy good! Give this one a try!
lisa says
Oh my gosh, your recipes recently are to die for! These look so good!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so sweet Lisa – thank you! Have a wonderful weekend!
Jamie @lifelovelemons says
Oh my gosh, Trish. I can’t even. Look at those colors!! So beautiful, I want to eat it all!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Look away No wait – don’t! Thanks Jamie 🙂
Terri Bills says
I am totally laughing right now because I also have a newer Nissan and have the same push button start. I can’t tell you how manytimes I have gotten out of my car and have not shut it off. My husband thinks this is hilarious.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can totally relate! My kids think it’s funny too 🙂 I just feel like an idiot but oh well…. Have a great weekend Terri!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Congrats on your new ride! And this sounds phenomenal! I love butterscotch and love using it for things like this! I bet this is so.darn.good!!! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Averie – we’re loving it! Thanks for the pin!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
Hahaha! I can totally imagine myself falling into the same “princess” trap….like “Keys!? Who needs keys??” Too funny. This fudge looks awesome – good enough to solve ALL your problems! Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for the pin Cathy! Fudge is a cure-all for sure 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
My next car needs that. And bluetooth, and a DVD player!! And if it came with this fudge it would be even better!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
My kids are so spoiled right now it’s ridiculous 🙂 Now that would be kind of awesome if dealerships through some fudge into the deal. I think we wouldn’t negotiate so much 😉
Laura@bakinginpyjamas says
That fudge looks great, I love the colour too.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Laura!