Name: White Sugar Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup water; 60 g butter; 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

by Jaqui Last updated on 07/09/2019

Great basic recipe to which you can add whatever you fancy to make it different - chopped nuts, glace cherries, coconut or dried fruit. - Jaqui

Ingredients

2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
60 g butter
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Method

Step 1

Place evaporated milk, sugar, butter and water in a heavy saucepan. Stir over moderate heat until butter has melted and the sugar dissolved.
Step 2

Push down any crystal bits on the side of the pan using a brush dipped in warm water.
Step 3

Insert a candy thermometer and bring to boil. Stir often until it reaches a soft ball stage (112-115C).
Step 4

Remove pan from heat, add the vanilla essence and beat rapidly until smooth and creamy.
Step 5

Pour into a greased 20 cm square tin and refrigerate. Check after an hour and mark into squares when almost set.
Step 6

Store in the fridge.