Cranberry-Orange Fudge Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp orange juice
2 cups sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1 tbsp light corn syrup
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup finely chopped candied orange peel

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	393.69 Kcal (1648 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.24g	16%
Cholesterol	32.38mg	11%
Sodium	11.11mg	0%
Potassium	40.82mg	1%
Total Carbs	78.54g	26%
Sugars	66.7g	267%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	5%
Protein	0.5g	1%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	18.5mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	344.78 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.96g	16%
Cholesterol	28.35mg	11%
Sodium	9.73mg	0%
Potassium	35.75mg	1%
Total Carbs	68.78g	26%
Sugars	58.41g	267%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	5%
Protein	0.44g	1%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	5%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	16.2mg	2%

* 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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