Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (10 ounces) powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup dried fruit, chopped (e.g., cranberries, cherries, apricots)
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Cook Over Low Heat: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. This may take about 15-20 minutes.
- Add Sugar and Mix: Remove from heat and gradually stir in powdered sugar until well combined.
- Incorporate Mix-ins: Stir in chopped nuts and dried fruit, if desired.
- Pour and Set: Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cool and Cut: Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter.
- Experiment with different types of nuts and dried fruits to create unique flavor combinations.
- To make the fudge easier to cut, chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours before slicing.
Enjoy your homemade fruit fudge!