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    Published on Dec 2, 2016. Modified on Nov 9, 2024 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 11 Comments

    Slow Cooker Amaretto Raisin and Almond Fudge

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    My slow cooker amaretto raisin and almond fudge has a wonderful warming kick from the amaretto and the added raisins and almond make it reminiscent of fruit and nut chocolate. For delicious Christmas snacking this fudge is ideal!

    Slow Cooker Amaretto Raisin and Almond Fudge

    So the time of year for making and receiving handmade edible gifts is nearly upon us again!

    Jump to:
    • Christmas gifting
    • Ingredients
    • Method
    • Troubleshooting
    • Can I use evaporated milk
    • Storage
    • More flavours
    • Christmas crockpot ideas
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    In previous years I have made slow cooker fudge as gifts, and I decided this year I would make a new flavour, with some added booze for the grownups!

    If you buy some Christmassy gift bags you could make a batch or two and divide the fudge up to distribute as presents. I’m thinking the teachers at school might like it!

    That’s if you can bear to give it away, this batch is being fiercely guarded right now by me. Apparently I am not very good at sharing when amaretto fudge is concerned!

    Slow Cooker Amaretto Raisin and Almond Fudge

    Making fudge in a slow cooker

    If you are wondering why I make fudge in a slow cooker, it is just because it it is easy to do and I usually have a slow cooker ready on the side in the kitchen.

    It is a little bit safer if your children want to help too.

    You can of course make the recipe in exactly the same way in a pan on the hob or in a bowl in the microwave.

    Just melt the ingredients together and stir in the fruit and nuts.

    You can go wild with your combinations and toppings, making it perfect to unleash your creative side.

    Slow cooker fudge is chocolate based fudge rather than traditional sugar based fudge – the slow cooker doesn’t reach the temperature required for real fudge to boil so put those sugar thermometers away!

    Slow Cooker Amaretto Raisin and Almond Fudge

    Christmas gifting

    So get ready for the festive season now and make a batch of this fudge. Wrap in pretty cellophane with handmade labels and you’ve got a lovely handmade edible gift all ready!

    It is ideal to give to teachers, colleagues and neighbours for small presents along with a Christmas card.

    Slow Cooker Amaretto Raisin and Almond Fudge

    Ingredients

    Here is what you will need for this amaretto fudge recipe. For the quantities please see the recipe card further down the page.

    • raisins
    • almonds
    • amaretto – or swap for your preferred alcohol, whisky or rum would work well too
    • condensed milk
    • milk chocolate
    • icing sugar

    Method

    1. In a small bowl, soak the raisins in the amaretto (or whisky/rum etc if using) for at least three hours, or overnight.
    2. While you wait, prepare a dish you will pour the fudge into, by lining with baking paper. I used a shallow square silicone brownie/cake pan. Try to make sure your container is not too deep so you get nice square pieces.
    3. Turn the slow cooker onto high. Place the chocolate, broken into pieces, and the condensed milk in the pot. Leaving the lid off, cook for approx 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the chocolate has melted and is combined with the condensed milk. It will be quite thick. No need to cook it for any longer, as it just needs to melt and combine together. If you do cook it for longer you risk the chocolate seizing as well, so watch out.
    4. Take the pot out of the slow cooker using an oven glove.
    5. Sift in the icing sugar and stir well until fully combined. Add the soaked raisins and the leftover amaretto from the bowl into the pot, and the chopped almonds. Stir to combine, making sure the raisins and almonds are evenly distributed.
    6. Pour the fudge mixture into your lined pan, smooth the top, and then place in the fridge to set overnight. The next day, remove from the fridge and use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into pieces.

    Troubleshooting

    If your chocolate goes grainy and stiff, it may have seized from water getting into the pot, or from getting too hot and starting to burn.

    If this happens, add a tablespoon of milk and stir really well off the heat (take the pot out of the slow cooker).

    It should start to go back to normal, smooth and shiny. If it doesn’t add a tiny bit more milk and stir again.

    Can I use evaporated milk

    For this recipe you will need to use condensed milk not evaporated.

    Evaporated milk is thinner and is usually used in hob-based traditional fudge recipes where you boil together evaporated milk and sugar.

    Slow cooker fudge is chocolate based and required condensed milk.

    Storage

    Fudge keeps for approx. 2 weeks in an airtight tin or tub.

    In hot weather it is best to keep chocolate fudge in the fridge.

    More flavours

    For more fudge ideas, how about:

    • Slow cooker milk chocolate fudge – endless possibilities to vary this!
    • Slow cooker white chocolate pistachio and raspberry fudge
    • Slow cooker candy cane chocolate fudge
    • Slow cooker Black Forest fudge

    Christmas crockpot ideas

    Make sure you check out my Christmas slow cooker post full of edible gifts, sweet treats, Christmas dinner recipes and more, all made in your slow cooker!

    Pin my slow cooker amaretto raisin and almond fudge for later!

    Slow Cooker Amaretto Fudge

    Recipe

    Close up of squares of fudge on a brown background.

    Slow Cooker Amaretto Raisin and Almond Fudge

    A boozy fudge perfect for gifting over the holidays
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Baking
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Soaking/Setting Time:: 6 hours hours
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 241kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 100 g raisins
    • 50 g whole almonds chopped
    • 3 capfuls amaretto
    • 450 g milk chocolate
    • 1 tin (397 g) condensed milk
    • 100 g icing sugar
    UK Measurements – US Measurements

    Equipment

    large oval slow cooker
    large oval slow cooker

    Instructions 

    • In a small bowl, soak the raisins in the amaretto for at least threee hours, or overnight.
      100 g raisins, 3 capfuls amaretto
    • While you wait, prepare a dish you will pour the fudge into, by lining with baking paper. I used a shallow square silicone brownie/cake pan. Try to make sure your container is not too deep or your fudge pieces will be very deep and tall.
    • Turn the slow cooker onto high. Place the chocolate, broken into pieces, and the condensed milk in the pot. Leaving the lid off, cook for approx 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the chocolate has melted and is combined with the condensed milk. It will be quite thick. No need to cook it for any longer, as it just needs to melt and combine together. If you do cook it for longer you risk the chocolate seizing as well, so watch out.
      450 g milk chocolate, 1 tin (397 g) condensed milk
    • Take the pot out of the slow cooker using an oven glove.
    • Sift in the icing sugar and stir well until fully combined. Add the soaked raisins and the leftover amaretto from the bowl into the pot, and the chopped almonds. Stir to combine, making sure the raisins and almonds are evenly distributed.
      100 g icing sugar, 50 g whole almonds
    • Pour the fudge mixture into your lined pan, smooth the top, and then place in the fridge to set overnight. The next day, remove from the fridge and use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into pieces.

    Notes

    Troubleshooting
    If your chocolate goes grainy and stiff, it may have seized from water getting into the pot, or from getting too hot and starting to burn. If this happens, add a tablespoon of milk and stir really well off the heat (take the pot out of the slow cooker). It should start to go back to normal, smooth and shiny. If it doesn’t add a tiny bit more milk and stir again.
    Can I use evaporated milk
    For this recipe you will need to use condensed milk not evaporated. Evaporated milk is thinner and is usually used in hob-based traditional fudge recipes where you boil together evaporated milk and sugar. Slow cooker fudge is chocolate based and required condensed milk.
    Storage
    Fudge keeps for approx. 2 weeks in an airtight tin or tub. In hot weather it is best to keep chocolate fudge in the fridge.
    More flavours
    For more fudge ideas, how about:
    • Slow cooker milk chocolate fudge – endless possibilities to vary this!
    • Slow cooker white chocolate pistachio and raspberry fudge
    • Slow cooker candy cane chocolate fudge
    • Slow cooker Black Forest fudge
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a star rating and comment below to let me know how you got on!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Miranda says

      December 19, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      I tried cranberries and flaked almonds with amaretto and it was wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        December 22, 2021 at 6:28 pm

        Brilliant, that sounds delicious!

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      December 16, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      If I double the quantity do I double the cooking time or is it still 45 minutes please?

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        December 16, 2018 at 6:11 pm

        Hi Michelle I would perhaps cook for a little longer but the main thing is to look out for the mixture being thick and smooth.

        Reply
    3. Natreco says

      December 15, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Can’t help pinning this post to our Pinterest board! They look so delicious!

      Reply
    4. Jill @ TeatimeinParis says

      December 07, 2016 at 10:31 am

      This looks wonderful and love that Amaretto adult touch, Lucy. As for putting them in Christmas festive bags for gifts, I’d have to hide them from the family! Lovely and festive x

      Reply
    5. Janice @FarmersgirlCook says

      December 03, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      oh my goodness, I love amaretto but now I’m imagining making it with Tia Maria which I have in my drinks cupboard – totally gorgeous looking fudge, Lucy.

      Reply
    6. Kate Veggie Desserts (@veggie_desserts) says

      December 03, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Amaretto, raisin, almond… fudge! I’m absolutely swooning. This sounds divine.

      Reply
    7. choclette says

      December 03, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      Hehe, I’m not sure I’d be very good at sharing either. I love Amaretto and this fudge sounds divine.

      Reply
    8. Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says

      December 03, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      I love the flavours of amaretto and raisin, the perfect choice for Christmas.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        December 03, 2016 at 4:17 pm

        Thanks Sarah, I’m planning on trying your honeycomb too for gifts!

        Reply
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