Cranberry Orange Honey Fudge
A delicious fudge recipe featuring chocolate, cranberries, and orange flavor, perfect for dessert lovers.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 9x9 inch square baking dish
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 unit zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly to prevent sticking.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and evaporated milk. Stir until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter and honey. Continuously stir the mixture until the butter has melted and the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture should thicken slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the chopped dried cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Quickly pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
- Once completely cooled and set, remove the fudge from the dish using the parchment paper (if used) and cut it into 12 squares or pieces.
Notes
For a more intense orange flavor, add an extra teaspoon of orange zest.
You can store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Feel free to mix in nuts or swap cranberries for other dried fruits such as apricots or cherries for a different twist on this fudge.