Maple Nut Fudge

Classic maple fudge recipe. Very rich, very sweet and not hard at all so long as you use a candy thermometer.

Line an 8 inch square pan with nonstick foil and spray with cooking spray.

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.

Remove pan from heat.

With an electric mixer , beat in butter and vanilla.

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.

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