Jewel Studded Holiday Fudge With Ginger And Cranberries Food

JEWEL STUDDED HOLIDAY FUDGE WITH GINGER AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Line a 20cm-square baking tin with non-stick baking parchment.
• Combine the sugar, evaporated milk, cream, butter and salt in a heavy-based pan. Slowly bring to a rolling boil: the mixture should be bubbling briskly. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (115°C on a sugar thermometer), which is when a little of the mixture, dropped into a jug of cold water, forms a ball that is soft when pinched.
• Remove the pan from the heat and beat the mixture vigorously with a whisk for 3-5 minutes - the fudge should lose its gloss and begin to look grainy.
• Stir in the ginger pieces, cranberries and vanilla extract, then pour the mixture into the lined tin. Leave to cool, then transfer to the fridge.
• Allow the fudge to chill for at least 2 hours before cutting it into small squares.

WHITE CHRISTMAS JEWEL FUDGE

Steps:

• Over low heat, melt chocolate with Eagle Brand®, vanilla and salt. Remove from heat; stir in cherries. Spread into foil-lined 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan.
• Chill 2 hours or until firm.
• Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.
• Variations:.
• Rum Raisin White Fudge: Omit vanilla and cherries. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon rum flavoring and 3/4 cups raisins. Proceed as above.
• Toasted Nutty White Fudge: Omit cherries. Add 1 cup chopped toasted nuts. Proceed as above.

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.

JEWELED COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins, nuts, cherries and pineapple; mix well. Shape into 2-in. rolls; wrap in waxed paper or foil. Freeze at least 2 hours. , Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

CRANBERRY JEWEL FUDGE WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• In bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt bittersweet chocolate with condensed milk, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour into parchment paper-or foil-lined 8-inch square metal cake pan. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.
• CRANBERRY TOPPING: In bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt white chocolate; spread over bittersweet chocolate layer. Sprinkle with cranberries, pressing lightly. Refrigerate for about 3 hours or until firm. Remove from pan; peel off paper. With hot dry knife, cut into pieces. Makes 3 lb. about 48 pieces.
• SNOW-BALL CHOCOLATE FUDGE: Omit Cranberry Topping. Stir in 2 cups miniature marshmallows.
• CANDY-COVERED FUDGE: Omit cranberry Topping. Sprinkle 3/4 cup candy coated chocolate pieces onto hot fudge; press lightly.
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