Pineapple Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 c. drained crushed pineapple
1/2 c. heavy cream
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup, pineapple and cream in well-buttered heavy saucepan.
Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy reaches soft ball stage (236\u00b0).
Remove from heat; add butter.
Do not stir.
Cool until saucepan feels lukewarm.
Add vanilla.
Heat until candy begins to thicken.
Beat in nuts.
Pour into buttered 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
As candy firms, it will lose slick look and become creamy.
Cool and cut.
Makes about 3 dozen pieces.