Banana Fudge
Source of Recipe
Niki
List of Ingredients
Banana Fudge
3 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup light cream
3/4 cup butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 med.)
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped med. fine
Recipe
In a heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan, put the sugar, salt, cream, butter, corn
syrup and bananas. Over moderate heat, stirring constantly, bring to a
boil, over low heat continue boiling, still stirring constantly, until
mixture reaches 238 degrees on a candy thermometer or 1/2 teaspoon dropped
into cup of cold water, forms a soft ball when removed to palm of hand.
Cool without stirring until the temperature on candy thermometer drops to
110 degrees or the bottom of the pan feels warm to the touch. Add vanilla
and nuts and heat until candy becomes thick and begins to lose its gloss.
Turn into a buttered 8 x 8 x 2 inch cake pan. Let stand until firm; cut
into 1 inch squares. Makes about 3 pounds. Note: Some people substitute
1/2 cup coconut for the nuts.
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