pumpkin fudge

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150 Pinches
Huntington, WV
Updated on Dec 22, 2009

I got this recipe from a lady who makes it and sells it at one of our local flea markets. It is always a favorite this time of year. I love it has a great flavor.

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yield Makes 36 squares.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

How To Make pumpkin fudge

  • Step 1
    Butter or grease an 8 x 8-inch pan, set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a 3 quart saucepan, mix together sugar, milk, corn syrup, pumpkin, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue boiling. Do not stir. When mixture reaches 232 degrees F on candy thermometer or forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water, remove from heat.
  • Step 3
    Stir in pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, butter and nuts. Cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F on candy thermometer). Beat mixture until it is very thick and has lost some of its gloss. Quickly pour into prepared pan.
  • Step 4
    Allow to cool and set until firm. When firmed cut into 36 squares.

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