PINEAPPLE FUDGE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Pineapple Fudge image

Pineapple may seem like a strange ingredient for your Christmas fudge, but this light-colored version is a really yummy, refreshing change of pace from the usual chocolate variety. Try the recipe and see for yourself!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
3 cups sugar
1 can (16 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts
1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square dish with foil. Using 1 tablespoon butter, grease the foil and the sides of a heavy large saucepan. Add the sugar, pineapple, cream and corn syrup to the saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat; add remaining butter (do not stir). Cool to 125°. Add vanilla; stir until combined. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture is thickened and lighter in color, about 5 minutes. , Stir in nuts and food coloring. Spread into prepared pan; let stand until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #15-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #occasion     #low-protein     #healthy     #fudge     #desserts     #fruit     #holiday-event     #kid-friendly     #candy     #dietary     #gifts     #christmas     #low-sodium     #low-in-something