butterscotch pistachio fudge
Old old recipe for Butterscotch Fudge from my Aunt Jessie. I added the Pistachio for my own personal taste. And it turned out wonderfully tasty.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 can 12 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 64 - whole shelled pistachios
How To Make butterscotch pistachio fudge
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Step 1line the bottom and sides of an 8x8" dish with foil, letting excess hang over. Spray foil with non stick cooking spray.
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Step 2In a heavy 4 qt pot, add sugars, milk, water, syrup and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
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Step 3Simmer syrup without stirring until candy thermometer registers 238^-240^, about 15 minutes.
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Step 4Remove 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.
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Step 5Immediately 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.
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Step 6Lift 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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