JAMONCILLO DE LECHE (MEXICAN FUDGE)
If you have ever been in Texas or any of the Southwest border cities you will be familiar with this candy. If you are Mexican-American, good food is a part of our tradition. This candy resembles a type of fudge.
Provided by Luci Silva
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine milk, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and cinnamon stick in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously. After about 20 minutes remove the cinnamon stick. Place a candy thermometer in the pan and cook until the thermometer reaches soft-ball stage 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) or until you can see th bottom of the pan when you stir.
- Remove the candy from the heat and add the chopped pecans. Beat the candy with a mixer for about 5 minutes. Pour the candy into a buttered 9x9-inch pan. Press pecan halves onto the top of the warm candy. Cool, then cut into pieces. Store candy in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 68.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
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