Strawberry Fudge

• sugar↗3 cups
• strawberry gelatin↗4 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• milk↗3⁄4 cup
• half-and-half↗1⁄2 cup
• white corn syrup↗1 tablespoon
• margarine or butter↗2 tablespoons
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• finely chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine first 6 ingredients in a buttered 3-quart heavy sauce pan.

2. 2

   Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Cook without stirring until candy thermometer reaches 230°F.

4. 4

   or until it makes a soft ball when tested in cold water.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Add margarine or butter and vanilla,Do not stir!

7. 7

   Cool without stirring until outside of pan becomes lukewarm.

8. 8

   Stir in nuts and beat until candy loses its gloss.

9. 9

   Pour into 3 dozen paper bonbon cups.