3-Ingredient Maple Fudge (2024)

This maple fudge is pure indulgence for anyone who loves maple-flavored desserts. It’s made with only 3 ingredients, it’s perfectly soft, rich, and smooth.

You don’t need a lot of time and ingredients to make this easy maple fudge recipe. Most importantly, you don’t even need a candy thermometer: it’s that easy!

If you love our 2 ingredient fudge, peanut butter fudge, or 3 ingredient fudge, this one needs to be next on your agenda! It’s perfect for Christmas, edible gifts, and downright delicious.

Recipe highlights

• Only 3 ingredients. All you need is pecan butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil (another 3 ingredient favorite is our sugar-free fudge).
• Perfect texture and flavor. The fudge is rich and creamy and melts in your mouth! It has a subtle maple taste without being overpowering.
• Healthy. If you are looking for a healthy fudge recipe that doesn’t contain white sugar, brown sugar, or corn syrup, here you have it.
• Dairy-free. This fudge is made without any butter and milk. Like Turkish delight and coconut bars, It is completely vegan and dairy-free.

What I love about this recipe is just how fast it is! It’s the perfect treat to make if you have an event or gathering and need to bring a plate!

Ingredients needed

If you’ve made any of our healthy desserts before, you probably already have everything on hand. Here is what you’ll need:

• Pecan butter. Both homemade and store-bought pecan butter will work so long as it is sugar-free and have a smooth consistency.
• Maple syrup. It is important to use real maple syrup for this recipe. Pure maple syrup is what provides the rich maple flavor of the fudge and makes it a healthy treat.
• Coconut oil. Helps hold the fudge together at room temperature. You can also use unsalted butter.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How to make maple syrup fudge

Step 1- Prep. Start by lining an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and set it aside.

Step 2- Mix. Add the pecan butter and the coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until fully melted. Stir in the maple syrup and mix well until fully combined.

Step 3- Chill. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate it for an hour or until the fudge firms up.

Recipe tips and variations

• Cut the fudge when it’s fully set. To get perfectly clean cuts, allow the fudge to be fully set before you cut it. Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge.
• Mix in some chopped nuts. Chopped pecans or walnuts (like a maple walnut fudge) will add texture to the fudge and enhance its nutty flavor.
• Sprinkle with sea salt. The sea salt helps create a salty, sweet perfection in each bite and takes the flavor of the maple fudge to the next level.
• Use almond butter. Pecan butter has a nuttier flavor than almond butter. If you enjoy the flavor of almond butter more, feel free to use it to make this. You can also try peanut butter.
• Make it nut-free. Swap out the pecan butter for tahini or sunflower seed butter.
• Add cinnamon. Cinnamon pairs well with both maple syrup and cashew butter. A pinch of cinnamon added to the fudge will make its flavor richer and warmer.
• Add vanilla extract. Adding vanilla extract to the fudge mixture is another easy way to enhance its flavor.

Storage instructions

To store: Fudge is best stored in the refrigerator. Refrigerated in an airtight container, it will last for up to 3 weeks.

To freeze: You can also freeze maple fudge in a ziplock bag for 2 to 3 months.

Frequently asked questions

More no bake desserts to try

• No Bake oatmeal cookies– 3 ingredients and so easy to customize.
• Crunch bars– This is even better than the candy bar!
• Kit Kat bars– Oh my word, my family LOVES this!
• Chocolate coconut bars– 4 ingredient magic.
• Turkish delight– The most elegant and delicious dessert that is deceptively easy to make.

Recipe originally published November 2016 but updated to include new information for your benefit.