Afghan Fudge (Sheer Payra)

Makes 45 pieces

Ingredients:af

2 C sugar

2/3 C milk

1/4 tsp. salt

2 T light corn syrup

2 T butter

1/2 tsp. cardamom (see sidebar)

1/4 C pistachios (finely chopped)

1/4 C walnuts (finely chopped)

Cooking Instructions:

In a saucepan over a medium heat, combine milk, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir occasionally, making sure sugar dissolves. Heat to 240 on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add butter. Cool to 120 without stirring. Add cardamom and beat vigorously for about 5-10 minutes, till fudge is thick and no longer glossy. Stir in nuts and spread into a buttered 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. Let rest until firm and cut into 1" squares.

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