Burnt Caramel Fudge

1. 1

   Put the first 4 ingredients in a large pan to boil.

2. 2

   At the same time, put 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy skillet to caramelize. Continue shaking skillet or stir with a spoon at low temperature to mix sugar and keep from burning.

3. 3

   When mixture boils up to a golden brown (be sure and not let it boil up too long and lose its color), pour into first mixture that is boiling.

4. 4

   This will boil up for a minute, so it is necessary to use the large pan.

5. 5

   Cook until it makes a soft ball in cold water or 240u00b0.

6. 6

   Remove from fire.

7. 7

   Add 1/2 stick butter and the vanilla; let set for just a minute, then beat until it holds its shape when dropped from a spoon.

8. 8

   Add the toasted pecans or walnuts.

9. 9

   Drop onto wax paper. Store in tins.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.