Fudge Christmas Fudge

posted by BarbCA 12-11-99 6:09 AM

Christmas Fudge

1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Brazil nuts
1 cup pecans
1 cup walnuts
1 cup red and green candied cherries, halved
1 cup candied pineapple chunks


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 238 F (115 C) or soft- ball stage.

Remove from heat and let stand undisturbed until the thermometer reads 200 F (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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