Vanilla Cherry Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup candied cherry, quartered
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation

In 2-quart glass measuring cup, combine sugar, sour cream, corn syrup, butter and salt. Microwave at high for 5 minutes.
Stir until sugar dissolves.
Microwave at High 6 minutes or just until mixture reaches 236 degrees.
(Soft ball). Let stand 15 minutes without stirring.
Add vanilla, beat until it loses its gloss (about 6 minutes). Stir in cherries and walnuts.
Quickly pour in buttered 8-1/2 by 4-1/2\" loaf pan.
Cool.
Cut into squares.