Caramel Pecan Fudge

Ingredients

• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 quart whole pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Butter a 9X9 baking pan.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup of milk and 2 cups sugar. Set aside.

3. 3

   Slowly melt one cup sugar in a small heavy saucepan stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Pour the caramelized sugar in the milk/sugar mixture.

5. 5

   Over medium heat, stir until the caramelized sugar is dissolved.

6. 6

   When the mixture starts to boil, add the butter.

7. 7

   Cook to the soft-ball stage.

8. 8

   Add the pecans and vanilla, remove from heat and beat until creamy.

9. 9

   Set in cold water, when the mixture starts to stick to the pot and is thick, pour into the buttered 9X9 pan.

10. 10

    Let cool, cut and enjoy.