Maple Nut Fudge

• 1 1/2 cups real maple syrup
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream or (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Line an 8 inch square pan with nonstick foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Combine syrup, sugar, heavy cream and salt in a medium saucepan, preferably a non stick one; bring to boiling over medium high heat, stirring constantly; once boiling, cook 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture registers 238 degrees f. on a candy thermometer.
3. Remove pan from heat; with an electric mixer, beat in butter and vanilla.
4. Continue to beat on high power for 8 to 9 minutes, or until thickened, light ion color and fudge loses its glossy finish; stir in nuts and spread in prepared pan; let stand until firm about 25 minutes then cut into squares.

maple syrup, sugar, heavy cream, salt, unsalted butter, vanilla, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maple-nut-fudge-167821 (may not work)