Cranberry Orange Fudge Food

CRANBERRY ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• Prepare an 8"x8" baking pan by lining it with foil, leaving some hanging over the edge. Set aside.
• Place white chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl and set aside. Place container of frosting in the microwave, heat for 20 to 30 seconds until it is hot and completely melted. Once the frosting is melted pour over the chocolate and let the heat from the frosting melt the chocolate. Stir until all chocolate is melted and smooth, then blend in orange extract, orange coloring, & cranberries.
• Pour into foil lined pan and sprinkle. Place in the refrigerator to set up then cut into one inch squares.
• Enjoy! Makes 64 one inch pieces of fudge.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• combine cranberries and orange juice in a small microwave-safe bowl.
• cover and microwave on high 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
• allow to stand covered 10 minutes.
• coarsely chop cranberries.
• line and 8" square baking pan with greased foil that extends over on two sides.
• butter sides of a heavy large saucepan.
• combine sugar, whipping cream and corn syrup.
• stirring constantly, cook over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
• using a pastry brush dipped in hot water, wash down any sugar crystals on the sides of the pan.
• attach a candy thermometer to pan, make sure it does not touch the bottom of the pan.
• increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil.
• cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (234-240 degrees).
• test 1/2 tsp mixture in ice water (mixture will form a ball in the water but will flatten in your hand).
• place pan in 2" of cold water in the sink.
• add butter and vanilla; do not stir.
• cool to approximately 110 degrees.
• remove from sink.
• using medium speed of and electric mixer, beat until fudge thickens and begins to lose its gloss.
• stir in orange peel and cranberries.
• pour into prepared pan.
• cover and chill two hours.
• cut into 1" pieces.

CRANBERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until thickened and glossy, about 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Spread into prepared pan; refrigerate until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; discard foil. Cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CRANBERRY ORANGE WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8" square pan.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, sugar and salt.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, craisins, nuts, vanilla and orange zest.
• Stir quickly for 1 minute until marshmallows melt and blend.
• Pour into pan, cool, and cut into squares.