LECHE QUEMADA (BURNT MILK FUDGE)

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This is a rather interesing fudge. The name turned me off but it's actually pretty good. And no, you aren't seeing things. This really doesn't call for chocolate. Note: Pecans are called for. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05

Provided by Amis227

Categories     Candy

Time 2h10m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lbs sugar
4 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated goat's milk (or substitute evaporated milk)
2 cups light corn syrup
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon mexican vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Put sugar, evaporated milk, evaporated goat's milk, corn syrup and salt in a large heavy pot.
  • Attach a candy thermometer to the pot.
  • Cook on medium-low heat for 1 hour, stirring often with a wooden spoon.
  • The temperature should rise slowly but steadily.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, for 20 minutes. Increase heat to high and cook, again, stirring constantly--make sure to scrape the burned bits off the bottom as they develop--until the the temperature reaches 245 degrees.
  • Immediately remove pot from heat, stir in vanilla and butter and continue to stir mixture occasionally as it cools.
  • When the candy cools to 180 degrees, stir in pecans (optional) and transfer to a buttered 9 x 12" baking pan.
  • Cool slightly, cutting into bars while still pliable.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 254.7, Carbohydrate 81.4, Sugar 68.1, Protein 2.6

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