penuche

13 Pinches
ARIZONA CITY, AZ
Updated on Jun 24, 2015

This is from Holbrook Tribune 1985

prep time
cook time
method Microwave
yield 1 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

How To Make penuche

  • Step 1
    In a 3-quart casserole blend together brown sugar, milk, butter, corn syrup and salt. Microwave uncovered 5 minutes on high, until sugar is dissolved, stirring after 2 1/2 minutes. Remove form oven and stir thoroughly to blend. Microwave 6 minutes longer on high, stirring after 3 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Test by dropping a small amount into very cold water to form soft ball (240F). Let mixture cool to lukewarm, spoon until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla and nuts and continue beating until mixture is very thick. Spread evenly in buttered 8x8 pan. Refrigerate until firm, then cut into squares.

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