Walnut Penuche (Microwave) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Very sweet and yummy, my sister sent me this recipe knowing how much I love penuche and walnuts Does not include 3-5 hour chill time Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped coarse |
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine |
1 cup packed light brown sugar |
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
Directions:
1. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil, letting foil extend above 2 sides.
2. Grease lightly.
3. Spread nuts in a 9 inch microwave safe pie plate.
4. Microwave uncovered on high 6 to 7 minutes, stirring 3 times, until lightly toasted.
5. Melt butter in a 3 quart microwave safe bowl.
6. Stir in sugar and milk until blended.
7. Microwave uncovered on high 7 to 9 minutes, stirring 4 times, until sugar has completely dissolved and mixture has thickened and is a medium caramel color.
8. Using potholders, move bowl to heatproof surface.
9. Add vanilla.
10. Beat with an electric mixer 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and shiny.
11. Add walnuts and beat on low sped 1 minute to distribute evenly.
12. Spread in prepared pan.
13. Cool, then cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
14. Holding foil ends, carefully lift candy to cutting board.
15. Peel off foil.
16. Cut candy in 1 inch squares.
17. Store tightly covered in a cool place.
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