CHERRY SOUR CREAM VANILLA FUDGE

This 1950’s candy recipe is a little unusual, but would be nice for Christmas.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups sugar

¾ cup sour cream

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts

10 candied cherries, sliced

DIRECTIONS

Grease 8x8x2 pan. In 2 quart saucepan mix sugar and sour cream, stirring well.

Continue stirring over low heat until sugar is dissolved, then cover and bring to a boil.

Boil for 1 minute or until sugar crystals on side have pan have all melted. Remove cover.

Cook without stirring until the mix reaches 235 degrees.

Let cook without stirring or moving until it reaches 110 degrees.

Add vanilla and beat with heavy spoon until mixture is very creamy and lose its gloss, this can take several minutes.

Add nuts and cherries then pour into greased pan, cut while still warm.