Christmas Fudge


Servings: 6 - 8 servings.


What you need:


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups sugar
1 cup light cream
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup marshmallows -- miniature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup candied cherries -- chopped
1/3 cup green candied cherries -- chopped


Ready, set, cook!


1. Combine sugar, cream, butter, syrup and salt in a heavy saucepan.
Bring to a
gentle boil over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar
melts.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240
degrees on
candy thermometer. This is the soft ball stage. Remove from heat;
stir in
marshmallows and vanilla.

2. Stir until marshmallows melt and candy starts to lose its gloss.
Stir in
pecan halves and chopped cherries. Continue stirring until candy
starts to set.

3. Pour into buttered 8-inch square pan. Cool, then cut into squares.