butterscotch pistachio fudge

How To Make butterscotch pistachio fudge

• 1

  line the bottom and sides of an 8x8" dish with foil, letting excess hang over. Spray foil with non stick cooking spray.
• 2

  In a heavy 4 qt pot, add sugars, milk, water, syrup and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• 3

  Simmer syrup without stirring until candy thermometer registers 238^-240^, about 15 minutes.
• 4

  Remove from heat and let cool, without stirring, until thermometer reaches 110^-120^. Add butter, vanilla,cream of tartar,stir vigorously until fudge starts to thicken.
• 5

  Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let cool until slightly firm. With a sharp knife, trace 1" squares on top. Press a pistachio into each square. Let cool about 3 hours.
• 6

  Lift foil and fudge out of pan and set on a cutting board. With a chef's knife, cut into 1" squares. Makes 64 pieces.
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