Maple Black Walnut Fudge

1. 1

   Butter a loaf pan. Combine maple and corn syrups, cream, and milk in a deep saucepan. (The syrup will rises several inches up the sides of the pan.) Cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 238 degrees (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.

2. 2

   Remove the pan from the heat and set in a cool place until the mixture is lukewarm. You should be able to put your hand comfortably on the bottom of the pan when it is ready.

3. 3

   Beat the mixture using an electric mixer (or a wooden spoon if you're hardy) until the mixture begins to thicken and lose its shine. It will turn lighter. This may take up to ten minutes of mixing. Then, working quickly before it firms up, beat in the vanilla and add the walnuts. Spoon the fudge into the pan, using your fingers to smooth it out.

4. 4

   Cut the fudge into the size pieces you'd like, then set it aside for a few hours to firm up more.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.