Microwave Fudge

So easy, yet so moreish! To check for 'hard ball stage' - when the mixture becomes thick and caramel coloured, drop a small amount into a bowl of iced water. It should form a fairly firm ball quite quickly. If not, cook for 2 minutes more and try again. **Please be careful when working with hot sugar!**

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 squares

Ingredients

• 410  g  condensed milk
• 500  ml caster sugar
• 125  g butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla essence

Directions

1. Place condensed milk, butter and sugar in a large microwaveable bowl and microwave on full power for 3 minutes then stir.
2. Microwave for a further 10-16 minutes (depending on your microwave), stirring every 2 minutes until the mixture reaches the 'hard ball stage'.
3. Once at the correct stage, mix in vanilla and quickly pour into a greased baking tray.
4. Leave to set.
5. Cut into Squares when cool.