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Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge

September 11, 2013

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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!

You're going to love the delicious flavor of this Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge! Creamy and incredibly delicious! Perfect for the fall and holiday season! // Mom On Timeout

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.

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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!

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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

  1. Hot Cocoa Fudge
  2. Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Fudge
  3. Peanut Butter Fudge with M&Ms
  4. Peppermint Fudge
  5. Peanut Butter Rocky Road Fudge

How To Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge

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Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge

You’re going to love the delicious flavor of this Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge! Creamy and incredibly delicious! Perfect for the fall and holiday season!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword fudge, pumpkin butterscotch fudge
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 64 pieces
Calories 97kcal
Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life says

    September 15, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    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!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:36 PM

      Thanks Jocelyn!

      Reply
  2. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    September 15, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:37 PM

      I’m getting better 🙂 Thanks for the pin girl!

      Reply
  3. Tamara Coleman says

    September 13, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Pumpkin Butterscotch Fudge! You know this is RICH & DECADENT 🙂 Um, Yes, Please don’t mind if I do!
    http://www.prettybitchescancooktoo.com

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:56 PM

      LOL! Thanks Tamara!

      Reply
  4. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    September 12, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    🙂 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!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

      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.

      Reply
  5. marcie@flavorthemoments says

    September 12, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 12:59 PM

      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!

      Reply
  6. Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Yummy! I am pinning and sharing on my FB page!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM

      Thanks so much Desiree! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    September 12, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks for sharing! This recipe looks incredible, and I haven’t made fudge in months!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:02 PM

      You bet Stephanie! We’re just about at “prime” fudge season – can’t wait! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  8. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Why have I never made fudge at home! This would be a winner for sure!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:02 PM

      Nancy! I am shocked 🙂 Fudge is SO easy and crazy good! Give this one a try!

      Reply
  9. lisa says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Oh my gosh, your recipes recently are to die for! These look so good!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:02 PM

      You are so sweet Lisa – thank you! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  10. Jamie @lifelovelemons says

    September 11, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Oh my gosh, Trish. I can’t even. Look at those colors!! So beautiful, I want to eat it all!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:04 PM

      Look away No wait – don’t! Thanks Jamie 🙂

      Reply
  11. Terri Bills says

    September 11, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:05 PM

      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!

      Reply
  12. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    September 11, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:05 PM

      Thanks Averie – we’re loving it! Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  13. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    September 11, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:06 PM

      Thanks for the pin Cathy! Fudge is a cure-all for sure 🙂 Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  14. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    September 11, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    My next car needs that. And bluetooth, and a DVD player!! And if it came with this fudge it would be even better!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:06 PM

      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 😉

      Reply
  15. Laura@bakinginpyjamas says

    September 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    That fudge looks great, I love the colour too.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:07 PM

      Thanks so much Laura!

      Reply
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