Cherry Walnut Fudge Recipe

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Cherry Walnut Fudge
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup finely cut up pitted dates
  • 1/4 cup finely cut up candied cherry

Directions:

  1. Grease 8 x8 pan.
  2. In 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, cream of tartar, salt and cream, stirring well.
  3. Cover pan; bring to a boil.
  4. Boil 1 minute, or until all sugar crystals on sides of pan have melted.
  5. Remove cover (If using a candy thermometer, set in place).
  6. Continue cooking, without stirring, over gentle heat (I use medium-low) to 238 degrees, or until a little mixture in cold water forms a soft ball.
  7. Remove from heat; drop in butter;do not stir.
  8. Cool, without stirring, to 110 degrees, or until outside of pan feels lukewarm to the touch.
  9. Add vanilla.
  10. With heavy spoon, beat mixture until it loses its gloss and a small amount dropped from spoon holds it's shape.
  11. Quickly add nuts and fruits and pour into pan.
  12. Spread quickly and evenly.
  13. Cool and cut into squares.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 690.91 Kcal (2893 kJ)
Calories from fat 270.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.1g 46%
Cholesterol 7.2mg 2%
Sodium 123.02mg 5%
Potassium 259.29mg 6%
Total Carbs 97.63g 33%
Sugars 83.96g 336%
Dietary Fiber 4.24g 17%
Protein 12.28g 25%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 29%
Vitamin A 7.1mg 236%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 148.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 514.61 Kcal (2155 kJ)
Calories from fat 201.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.42g 46%
Cholesterol 5.36mg 2%
Sodium 91.63mg 5%
Potassium 193.13mg 6%
Total Carbs 72.72g 33%
Sugars 62.54g 336%
Dietary Fiber 3.16g 17%
Protein 9.15g 25%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 29%
Vitamin A 5.3mg 236%
Iron 2.2mg 16%
Calcium 110.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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