White Fudge(Opera Fudge) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. sour cream
1/3 c. light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vanilla, rum or brandy flavoring
1/4 c. quartered candied cherries
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil slowly, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Boil without stirring over medium heat to 236\u00b0 (or soft ball stage).
Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes.
Do not stir.
Add flavoring; beat until the mixture loses its gloss, about 8 minutes.
Stir in cherries and walnuts.
Quickly put into greased tins (8 x 8-inch).
Cool; cut into squares.
Makes about 1 1/2 pounds of fudge.