Vanilla Cherry Fudge

• granulated sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• light corn syrup↗1⁄3 cup
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• vanilla↗2 teaspoons
• candied cherry, quartered↗1⁄2 cup
• walnuts, coarsely chopped↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In 2-quart glass measuring cup, combine sugar, sour cream, corn syrup, butter and salt. Microwave at high for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Microwave at High 6 minutes or just until mixture reaches 236 degrees.

4. 4

   (Soft ball). Let stand 15 minutes without stirring.

5. 5

   Add vanilla, beat until it loses its gloss (about 6 minutes). Stir in cherries and walnuts.

6. 6

   Quickly pour in buttered 8-1/2 by 4-1/2" loaf pan.

7. 7

   Cool.

8. 8

   Cut into squares.