White Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. evaporated milk plus 3/4 c. water
3 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. butter or oleo
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 marshmallow cream
1/3 c. chopped candied fruits (cherries and pineapple are best)

Preparation

Combine the milk, water, sugar, salt and butter and mix thoroughly in a 3-quart saucepan.
Heat to the boiling point over moderate heat.
Cook to 248\u00b0 or firm ball, stirring constantly.
A full rolling boil should be maintained throughout.
Remove from heat.
Cool at room temperature without stirring until lukewarm (110\u00b0).
Add vanilla and beat until mixture snaps and keeps its shape.
Add 3/4 cup marshmallow cream and 1/3 cup chopped fruit and beat again until mixture loses its gloss and is very stiff.
Pour quickly into buttered pan and cut in squares.