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My mom used to make this brown sugar fudge every year during the holidays, both for our family and to give as gifts. It has such wonderful old-fashioned flavor. We still savor the tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, cream, corn syrup, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Hold at soft-ball stage for 5-6 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Add butter; do not stir. Cool to 110°. Stir in vanilla; beat vigorously by hand until mixture is very thick and slightly lighter in color, about 20 minutes. Quickly stir in pecans, then pour into a greased 8-in. square pan. Cool. Cut into 1-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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