MAPLE-WALNUT FUDGE

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups light brown sugar

5 ounces evaporated milk

1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups powdered sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon maple flavoring

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

1 – 1. Butter an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square pan. Line with parchment paper or foil, and butter that; set aside.

2 – 2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk and butter. Bring to a full boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly (no lower than medium-low) and boil for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

3 – 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and maple flavoring. Transfer the mixture to a standing mixer (or use a hand mixer) and beat the fudge on medium speed until thick and glossy – about 3 minutes. Fold in the walnuts and pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

4 – 4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Slice the fudge into 1-inch squares and serve. (Fudge can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container.)

5 – Note: You can find the maple flavoring in the baking aisle where the vanilla extracts are.

NUTRITION:

CALORIES: 81KCAL FAT: 4G SATURATED FAT: 2G CHOLESTEROL: 8MG SODIUM: 4MG POTASSIUM: 24MG CARBOHYDRATES: 10G SUGAR: 10G VITAMIN A: 95% VITAMIN C: 0.1% CALCIUM: 14% IRON: 0.1%