Hawaiian Fudge--Non Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup whole milk or cream

• 1 (6 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup coconut (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine sugar, milk or cream, and well drained pineapple. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until mixture reaches the soft ball stage (232-240 on the candy thermometer).

2. 2

   Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut if using. You can also add a few drops of green food coloring for aesthetics, but be careful or it will glow :0 and look like toxic waste ;)

3. 3

   Let cool slightly and then beat until creamy.

4. 4

   Pour into a greased loaf pan, cook and cut into squares.

5. 5

   The cook time is is approximate. Experienced candy makers know it depends on the weather and how fast you can get the milk to heat up to soft ball stage.