Old Fashioned Fudge
By TashaRose23
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Ingredients
- 1. 3 tbsp Butter
- 2. 3 cups White Sugar
- 3. 3tbsp Cornstarch
- 4. 1 pinch Salt
- 5. 1 tsp Vinegar
- 6. 1 cup Evaporated Milk
- 7. 3 (1 ounce squares) Dark Chocolate
- 8. 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
1. Butter an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; mix well. In a heavy saucepan, cook butter or margarine until golden brown; remove from heat. Add sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in vinegar and milk; return to heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover and boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
3. Stir in chocolate. Insert a candy thermometer and cook, uncovered to soft ball stage, 238 degrees F ( 114 degrees C). Remove from heat; add vanilla and do not stir. Let it sit until pan is lukewarm and easy to hold.
Step 3
4. With a sturdy wooden spoon, beat the fudge until it loses is shine.
Step 4
5. With buttered hands, quickly press mixture into prepared pan. Let cool slightly before cutting. Keep fudge covered tightly with plastic wrap.
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