Christmas Fudge

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Makes
4 lbs.

Ingredients

• 1 c. diced preserved pineapple
• 1 c. halved candied cherries
• 1 1/2 c. halved Brazil nuts
• 1 1/2 c. broken walnuts
• 2 c. pecans
• 3 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. light cream
• 1 c. white corn syrup
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Grease two 9x9x2 in. pans. Combine first 5 ingredients. In a 3 qt. saucepan - over low heat, stir sugar with next 3 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Cover pan - bring mixture to boil. Boil 1 minute or until all sugar crystals are dissolved. Remove cover (if using candy thermometer set in place).
Continue gentle cooking, stirring occasionally to 236 deg. (soft ball). Remove from heat, add vanilla then with electric mixer at medium speed beat until mixture is creamy and begins to hold shape. Thoroughly mix in fruits. Press into pans. Chill until firm enough to cut.