Apple Pie Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup applesauce
3/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup evaporated milk
3 cups sugar
2 cups marshmallow cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
1 teaspoon apple pie spice (or more to taste depends on how spicy the applesauce you used is)
nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine the first four ingredients, bring to a boil (to soft ball stage).
Stir constantly because the mixture burns easily.
Remove from heat.
Add: marshmallow cream, vanilla and powdered sugar (sifted) and apple pie spice, Blend well; pour into greased pan.
Use an 8 or 9 inch square pan for a thick fudge or a 13x9 inch pan if you like it a little thinner.
Add nuts if desired.
Cool, cut into squares.