Cherry-Nut White Fudge

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Cook: 30 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Ring in Christmas with this fudge that's the color of the season, white, red and green. The caramel-like flavored fudge is speckled with red and green candied cherries and pecans.—Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Cherry-Nut White Fudge

Yield:2 pounds
Prep:30 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1/3 cup red candied cherries
  • 1/3 cup green candied cherries
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Directions

  1. Line an 8-in. square dish with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
  2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, corn syrup, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium-low heat, without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows and vanilla.
  3. With a wooden spoon, beat until mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes. Fold in pecans and candied cherries. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
  4. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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