Pumpkin Pecan Fudge
(from nicoledb’s recipe box)
Source: http://cookingwithwhine.clubmom.com/cooking_with_whine/2006/10/fudging_the_dat.html
Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup solid-pack canned pumpkin
- 1/4 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Directions
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In a two quart saucepan, cook sugar, pumpkin, cornstarch, spice, and milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, to 235 on a candy thermometer or to the soft ball stage.
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Add vanilla, butter, and pecans.
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Beat until creamy.
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Pour into an 8″×8″ buttered pan.
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Cut into squares when almost cool.