Cranberry Opera Fudge

* Exported from MasterCook *

CRANBERRY OPERA FUDGE

Recipe By :Ocean Spray Five Seasons Cranberry Book
Serving Size : Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :Candy

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup light cream
1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped

Butter sides of heavy 2 qt. saucepan. In it combine sugar,milk, cream,
corn syrup, and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture
boils. Cook to soft ball stage (238f). Immediately remove from heat and
cool to lukewarm (110f) without stirring.

Add butter and vanilla. Beat vigorously till mixture becomes very
thick and starts to lose it's gloss. Quickly stir in cranberries and
spread in buttered 9x5x3 inch pan. Score in squares while warm; cut
when cool and firm. Makes 2 1/2 dozen pieces.