Cherry vanilla fudge

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-Nancy Speicher DPXX20A
3cupsSugar
½teaspoonSalt
1cupLight cream
½cupMilk
¼cupLight corn syrup
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
2teaspoonsVanilla
1cupCandied cherries; quartered

Directions

1. Combine sugar, salt, cream, mil, corn syrup and butter in a large heavy saucepan.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to boiling. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 238F. (soft-ball stage) 3. Remove from heat, leaving thermometer in the saucepan. Cool to 100F.

4. Add vanilla. Beat briskly until fudge thickens and begins to lose its gloss. Stir in cherries.

5. Pour into buttered 8" square pan. Cool. Cut into squares when firm.

Makes 1¾ pounds From Family Circle 12/74 - Old-Fashioned Christmas Goodies