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Jamoncillo de Leche (Mexican Fudge)
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Traditional Mexican pecan fudge candy with a hint of cinnamon, known as jamoncillo de leche.
Ingredients:
1quartwhole milk
1.75 cups white sugar
2teaspoons vanilla extract
1teaspoonbaking soda
1cinnamon stick
1cupchoppedpecans
24pecan halvesfor garnish
Instructions:
In a large heavy saucepan, mix milk, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. After 20 minutes, discard the cinnamon stick. Insert a candy thermometer in the pan and cook until it reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) or until you can see the bottom of the pan when stirring.
Take the candy off the heat and mix in chopped pecans. Beat with a mixer for approximately 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into a buttered 9x9-inch pan. Gently press pecan halves on top of the warm candy. Allow it to cool before cutting into pieces. Store the candy in an airtight container.