Lorna's pumpkin fudge
3 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | cups | Sugar |
| ¾ | cup | Butter |
| 5⅓ | ounce | Can evaporated milk (2/3 cup) |
| ½ | cup | Canned pumpkin |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground ginger |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground nutmeg |
| 12 | ounces | Package (2 cups) butterscotch-flavored pieces |
| 7 | ounces | Jar marshmallow creme |
| 1 | cup | Chopped pecans |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla |
Directions
From : Sallie Krebs, Sat 06 Aug 95 04:00, Area: COOKING This unforgettable fudge from Lorna Brandt of Cherokee, Iowa, was a winner at the Clay County Fair. The pumpkin adds a unique flavor and golden color.
1. Butter a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
2. In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, butter, evaporated milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
3. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Boil over medium-low heat till mixture registers 234-F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, stirring constantly (should take about 25 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and stir in butterscotch pieces till melted. Add marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla. Mix till well combined.
5. Pour mixture into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.
Makes 3¼ pounds.
Source: Midwest Living, August 1995