Rum & Raisin Fudge

Easy to make and delicious! Keeps in an air tight container for four weeks

#Traditional #Boozy

Serves: 24 pieces

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Source: BBC Good Food https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/183212/recipe/rum-and-raisin-fudge#commentsFeed

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons Dark Rum

• 4oz roughly chooped raisins

• 14oz sweetened condensed milk

• 5oz milk

• 1lb demerara sugar

• 4oz butter

Method:

• STEP 1Soak raisins in dark rum. Set aside for later.

• STEP 2Grease an 8 inch square pan and line with parchment paper.

• STEP 3Combine remaining ingredients in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.

• STEP 4Bring to a boil and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes.

• STEP 5Stir constantly until it reaches 240 F on a sugar thermometer or the soft ball stage. (a soft ball is formed when a little bit of the mixture is dropped into a glass of cold water).

• STEP 6Remove from heat.

• STEP 7Beat for 10 minutes until thick and grainy. Stir in raisins and rum.

• STEP 8Pour into square pan and leave to cool.

• STEP 9When completely cold, cut into 24 small bits with a sharp knife.