[Jamestown1630]

The only candy I’ve ever made is a cocoa fudge from the Betty Crocker’s Cookbook for Boys and Girls, which I mentioned in a previous Cooking thread. I once made a spun-sugar ‘cage’ to go over a pie, and that was fun; but haven’t really mastered sugar-cooking.

But I LOVE penuche!

Call For Papers, here!

-JT

[kalee]

Best fudge ever! Penuche Fudge Ingredients Yields 60 one inch squares 2⁄3 cup canned evaporated milk 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla 1 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup toasted walnuts (optional) Directions In a heavy medium sized pot, bring first 4 ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until candy thermometer reads 240°F (soft ball stage) (this will take about 20-30 minutes). Pour into a metal bowl as a plastic one will melt and add vanilla. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed. Add powdered sugar slowly and continue beating until fudge is thick and smooth (about 3-4 minutes). Add walnuts and stir with spoon. Spread in an ungreased 8" square pan and refrigerate-uncovered for about 30 minutes. Cut into small squares and eat.