Maple Nut Fudge

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups real maple syrup
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup heavy cream or 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• 1 line an 8 inch square pan with nonstick foil and spray with cooking spray.
• 2 combine syrup, sugar, heavy cream and salt in a medium saucepan, preferably a non stick one; bring to boiling over medium high heat, stirring constantly; once boiling, cook 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture registers 238 degrees f. on a candy thermometer.
• 3 remove pan from heat; with an electric mixer, beat in butter and vanilla.
• 4 continue to beat on high power for 8 to 9 minutes, or until thickened, light ion color and fudge loses its glossy finish; stir in nuts and spread in prepared pan; let stand until firm about 25 minutes then cut into squares.