Old-Fashioned Fudge

This is a lot of work, but well worth it. This fudge never lasts past the day I make it.

• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Butter an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; mix well. In a heavy saucepan, cook butter or margarine until golden brown; remove from heat. Add sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in vinegar and milk; return to heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover and boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Stir in chocolate. Insert a candy thermometer and cook, uncovered to soft ball stage, 238 degrees F ( 114 degrees C). Remove from heat; add vanilla and do not stir. Let it sit until pan is lukewarm and easy to hold.

Step 4

With a sturdy wooden spoon, beat the fudge until it loses is shine.

Step 5

With buttered hands, quickly press mixture into prepared pan. Let cool slightly before cutting. Keep fudge covered tightly with plastic wrap.