Mason Jar Pumpkin Freezer Fudge Done 3 Ways

I visited family in Orange County for Thanksgiving. I wanted to bring a desert with me that would keep for a while, and be a good hostess gift. I was afraid a typical fudge recipe would dry out too quickly. I came up with the idea to store and serve my fudge in cute half pint sized mason jars. The jars make a pretty presentation, and keep the fudge from drying out. I came up with one recipe, and substituted out different morsels to change the flavor. This fudge should be kept cold.  At fridge temperature, it will be thick but still spreadable. It would be great served with bagels, ice cream, or fresh fruit to dip into it. In the freezer you will need a solid spoon to dish it up, it will be firm but not rock hard, like some other freezer fudges. 

Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge

1 large 23 oz bag or 2 small 11 oz bags of butterscotch morsels

1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice

White Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge

1 large 23 oz bag or 2 small 11 oz bags of white chocolate morsels

1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice

Milk Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge

1 large 23 oz bag or 2 small 11 oz bags of milk chocolate morsels 

1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice

Directions:

As you can see, the only ingredient for each fudge that varies is the morsels. Melt your morsels per package directions. I used the microwave to melt mine.  I used the same bowl each time, I just made sure to make the white chocolate first, then butterscotch, then milk chocolate, remember light to dark.  Once your morsels are melted, combine them with your other ingredients using an electric mixer. Once well combined, pour fudge into your mason jars, and store in freezer or fridge. 

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White Chocolate Maple Bacon Fudge

Of course this fudge is perfect for the bacon lover but those afraid of baconny sweat treats have no fear.  The bacon is a back note in this deliciously indulgent dessert.  As you enjoy the creamy white chocolate fudge with real maple syrup, you will occasionally have this tiny bit of salty goodness work its way to your palate.  The combination of these ingredients is really wonderful. So festive too with the white chocolate and red bacon.  So easy too, all you do is melt your two bags of white chocolate morsels (chips) in the microwave according to package directions.  Then you will add a can of sweetened condensed milk, store bought cream cheese frosting, a little maple syrup, and two slices of crumbled cooked  extra crispy bacon.  Store covered in fridge.  I recommend not slicing it until you are ready to enjoy to keep it from drying out.  For the complete recipe check out the link above.  I hope this will find it's way to your holiday dessert buffet table soon.

White Chocolate Maple Bacon Fudge

24 ServingsPrep: 5 min. Cook: 3 min.

Ingredients

• 24 ounces White Chocolate Morsels (or chips)
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup store bought cream cheese frosting 
• 2 tbs real maple syrup
• 2 pieces of fully cooked bacon

Directions

• Take your already cooked bacon and microwave it according to package
• directions for 25 seconds or longer until extra crispy, chop or
• crumble finely with hands when cool enough to touch. In a microwave
• safe bowl melt your morsels according to package directions (it will
• only take about 2 minutes), stir. Now add the rest of your
• ingredients and stir until nice and smooth and well combined. Poor
• into a butter greased baking dish and cool in fridge until set up
• (about 1 or 2 hours). Store leftovers covered in fridge. 
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There is something magnificent about a nice large pan of fudge, it just makes me smile.  I estimate 24 servings at least from this recipe.  To give you an idea, this is a 2.5 QT. square baker I set my fudge up in, and to be completely honest I think I lost a serving or maybe two in the process (quality control, he he).

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