Caramel Apple Pie Fudge Autumn in a Bite My Easy Recipe

Instructions:

1. Toss diced apples with lemon juice.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add apples, sugar, heavy cream, spices, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and mixture has thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Attach a candy thermometer and continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 235°F (113°C), soft-ball stage.
5. Remove saucepan from heat. Immediately add the white chocolate chips and marshmallow crème. Stir vigorously until completely melted and smooth.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour half of the white chocolate fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly.
8. Spoon the cooked apple mixture over the fudge, leaving some space for the other half of the fudge. Gently swirl the apple pie filling into the fudge using a knife or skewer.
9. Pour the remaining fudge mixture over the apple layer. Spread evenly.
10. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired.
11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm.
12. Remove fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 1-inch squares and serve.