Sunday, December 14, 2008
Spiced Pumpkin Fudge
Another Great Recipe from VeryBestBaking
Preparation - 10 min | Cooking - 20 min | Cooling Time - 2 hrs cooling | Yields - 48 servings (2 pieces per serving)
This classic holiday recipe delivers on the taste of the season -- a wonderful gift for your family and friends.
Ingredients:
* 2 cups granulated sugar
* 1 cup packed light brown sugar
* 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
* 2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
* 1/2 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
* 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
* 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels
* 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
LINE 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil.
COMBINE sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, pumpkin, butter and spice in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234° to 240º F (soft-ball stage).
QUICKLY STIR in morsels, marshmallow crème, nuts and vanilla extract. Stir vigoriously for 1 minute or until morsels are melted. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand on wire rack for 2 hours or until completely cooled. Refrigerate tightly covered. To cut, lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Makes about 3 pounds.
FOR BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE:
SUBSTITUTE 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels for Premier White Morsels.