butterscotch pistachio fudge

Union Lake, MI
Updated on Jan 16, 2013

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 ---
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

  • Step 1
    line the bottom and sides of an 8x8" dish with foil, letting excess hang over. Spray foil with non stick cooking spray.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Simmer syrup without stirring until candy thermometer registers 238^-240^, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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