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prepare a tin to set fudge in.
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line with non stick foil.
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I used a small/medium sized rectangular ceramic dish.
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It depends on how thick you v want b the fudge to be.
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use ca smaller dish for thicker pieced
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place the water and sugar in a pot and put on to Medium low heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
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add the syrup and butter to the pot, stirring all the time, until the butter melts.
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add the tin of condensed milk.
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turn heat up to medium high and bring to the boil, stirring all the time
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Once it starts to boil reduce the temperature to med low, ensure that the mix is constantly simmering.
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simmer until at soft ball stage ( approx 25 minutes on medium heat) stir constantly to avoid burning.
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Once soft ball stage is reached, remove from heat and add vanilla essence.
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stir the mix vigorously for approx.
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3-5 minutes, or until the mix starts to thicken.
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You will see that it starts to set to the sides of the pot.
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Once beaten and thickened ( do not beat for too long or it will set in the pot) pour into prepared pan and allow to set.
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( 30 minutes)
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note: it is easier to use a food thermometer to measure for soft ball stage.
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But you will see after aprox 25 minutes of constant simmering at medium low/ medium heat, the colour and consistency will have changed considerably.
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This is when you know it is nearing soft ball stage.
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cut into squares and enjoy!
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