Pineapple Upside Down Fudge

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This Pineapple Upside Down fudge recipe is a fun twist on the treat giving you the flavor of Pineapple Upside Down cake in rich, luxurious fudge. The cherries and pineapple provide a tart balance to the sweet fudge. Just 5 ingredients and no baking required, you can easily make on the stove or in your slow cooker.

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I love fudge, but I despise how expensive it is. I can totally agree that it is an art form and those who make it should be well-paid, but $12-14 per pound?!? Sorry, can’t do it. Learning to make it yourself will save you major bucks. (Or even give you something to sell during the holidays to make some extra money!)

Fudge, in its most basic form, is sugar and liquid that has been heated to 235 degrees and cooled to 110 degrees before being poured into the baking dish to set. This allows tiny sugar crystals to form that give you a smooth texture, rather than a grainy fudge.

Making fudge can be a very tricky process requiring constant monitoring of your temperatures. By using sweetened condensed milk and sweetened chocolate chips, we eliminate the need to add granulated sugar and monitor the temperature so closely.

You’ll still want to heat the mixture gently, but you won’t need to check the temperature of the mixture. Make sure to stir regularly while it is melting, though, so that the mixture doesn’t burn on the bottom.

While researching the history of fudge and helpful tips, I found this handy resource: Secrets to Making No-Fail Fudge at Home

Ingredients

Cake Mix: I use yellow cake mix for this recipe, but you can absolutely use pineapple or white cake mix. You’ll need 1/2 cup of mix, and you can use the rest of the cake mix to make these small batch cupcakes.

Sweetened Condensed Milk: Found in the baking aisle of your grocery store, sweetened condensed milk comes in a 14 ounce can.

White Chocolate Chips: Go for real white chocolate chips, not coating chocolate. You’ll need an 11 ounce bag of chocolate chips.

Candied Pineapple: Also known as crystallized pineapple, you can find candied pineapple online or in the dried fruit section of your grocery store.

Maraschino Cherries: You’ll want to make sure to get pitted maraschino cherries in a jar. Drain the liquid and cut the cherries in half.

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Measuring Cup
• Can Opener
• Whisk
• Rubber Scraper
• Knife and Cutting Board
• 9 x 9 inch Square Baking Pan

How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Fudge

Combine cake mix and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan. Whisk to combine and heat over medium-low heat.

Stir in white chocolate chips and allow chips to melt in mixture, stirring occasionally.

Once the white chocolate chips are melted and fully combined, fold in the chopped candied pineapple. Pour the mixture into a greased or parchment paper lined baking pan. Top with sliced cherry halves and allow to cool completely.

Once cooled, remove from pan and cut into 36 pieces. Store in a sealed, airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Variations

The measurements of sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in this recipe are the standard ratio for any variety of fudge. You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir in marshmallows and crushed graham crackers for a s’mores fudge or use strawberry cake mix and mix in freeze-dried strawberries. The possibilities are endless.

More Easy Dessert Recipes

• No-Bake Banana Pudding Pie
• Whipped Shortbread Cookies
• White Chocolate Peach Dump Cake
• Pineapple Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

Pineapple Upside Down Fudge Recipe

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