Penuche

Penuche is a brown sugar fudge.

1 1/2 c granulated sugar
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c milk
1 T light corn syrup
1 T butter or margarine
pinch of salt
1 t vanilla extract
1 c chopped pecans

Butter an 8-inch square pan. In 3 quart saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, light corn syrup,butter and pinch of salt. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until sugar dissolves. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar from sides of pan. Uncover and cook to soft ball stage (234 degrees) without stirring.

Remove from heat; do not stir. Cool to lukewarm (110 degrees). Add vanilla and pecans. Beat with a wooden spoon 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture thickens and begins to lose its gloss.

Quickly spread mixture into a prepared pan. Mark top of warm candy into squares using a sharp knife. Cool completely, then cut. Makes 1 1/2 pounds of candy.