Dreamy White Christmas Fudge
Source of Recipe
Who Wants Candy? by Jane Sharrock
List of Ingredients
2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
12 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots, cherries, or cranberries (I used apricots...YUM!)
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toastedRecipe
Line an 8-inch square pan with foil. Butter the foil lining.
In a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugar, milk, and butter to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the misture begins to boil. Reduce the heat slightly. Cook at a steady boil, without stirring, for 5 minutes. (If using a candy thermometer, the mixture will reach approximately 222 degrees F.)
Remove from the heat. Add the white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Add the almond extract, fruit, and almonds. Pour into the prepared pan. Refrigerate 2 hours. Invert the pan and remove the foil lining. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Author's Note: This fudge is very soft and best served cold. Do not try cooking this candy to a soft ball stage (234 to 240-degrees F). For a slightly firmer fudge, boil the candy mixture about 1 minute longer.
Laurel's note: This fudge is delicious and very delicate. Mine actually held its shape very nicely after sitting out.
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