Favorite Peanut Butter Fudge
Southern U.S. Cuisine
2 cups sugar (half brown sugar if desired)
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
Mix sugar, salt, syrup and milk in pan. Bring to boil slowly.
Cook until small amount forms soft ball in cold water, about 234 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, add peanut butter and vanilla. Do not stir. Cool to lukewarm then beat just until creamy, losing gloss and beginning to hold shape. Stir in nuts if used. Pour into a buttered loaf pan or 8- x 8-inch pan and cool. Cut in small squares.