Holiday Fudge
Source of Recipe
Ellie Collin
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 c whipping cream
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
3 cups sugar
1 t vanilla
1 cup brazil nuts
1 cup pecans
1 c walnuts
1 cup red or green candied cherries
1 cup candied pineapple chunks Recipe
Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan; set aside. In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, combine cream, corn syrup, butter and sugar. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil. If sugar crystals are present, wash down sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
Clip on candy thermometer. Cook to 238¼F or soft- ball stage. Remove from heat and let stand undisturbed until the thermometer reads 200¼F (95 C). Remove thermometer. With a wooden spoon, beat mixture until it thickens and lightens in color. Stir in vanilla, nuts and fruits and mix well. Turn into prepared pan, pressing mixture into corners.
Refrigerate 24 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares and serve or dip into tempered chocolate if desired. Makes 117 pieces.
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