Strawberry Fudge

A nice change of pace from the traditional chocolate variety.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 36 pieces

Ingredients

• 3  cups sugar
• 4  tablespoons strawberry gelatin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 1  tablespoon white corn syrup
• 2  tablespoons margarine or 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped pecans or 1⁄4 cup walnuts

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a buttered 3-quart heavy sauce pan.
2. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Cook without stirring until candy thermometer reaches 230°F.
4. or until it makes a soft ball when tested in cold water.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add margarine or butter and vanilla,Do not stir!
7. Cool without stirring until outside of pan becomes lukewarm.
8. Stir in nuts and beat until candy loses its gloss.
9. Pour into 3 dozen paper bonbon cups.