Maple Nut Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups real maple syrup
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup heavy cream or (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Line an 8 inch square pan with nonstick foil and spray with cooking spray.
Combine syrup, sugar, heavy cream and salt in a medium saucepan, preferably a non stick one; bring to boiling over medium high heat, stirring constantly; once boiling, cook 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture registers 238 degrees f. on a candy thermometer.
Remove pan from heat; with an electric mixer, beat in butter and vanilla.
Continue to beat on high power for 8 to 9 minutes, or until thickened, light ion color and fudge loses its glossy finish; stir in nuts and spread in prepared pan; let stand until firm about 25 minutes then cut into squares.