Russian Fudge

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups sugar
• 125 g butter
• 3 tablespoons golden syrup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 200 g sweetened condensed milk (half a normal tin)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence

Directions

1. 1

   Place all the ingredients except the vanilla, into a medium-heavy saucepan.

2. 2

   Warm over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved.

3. 3

   Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 15 — 20 minutes stirring occasionally, until it reaches the soft ball stage (120°C).

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.

5. 5

   Beat (I use an electric mixer) until the fudge is creamy and thick and has lost its gloss for about 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour into a greased 20 cm cake pan.

7. 7

   Allow to cold and harden.

8. 8

   Enjoy!