Hawaiian Fudge--non Chocolate

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup whole milk or 1 cup cream
• 1 (6 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup coconut (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine sugar, milk or cream, and well drained pineapple. bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until mixture reaches the soft ball stage (232-240 on the candy thermometer).
• 2 remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut if using. you can also add a few drops of green food coloring for aesthetics, but be careful or it will glow :0 and look like toxic waste ;)
• 3 let cool slightly and then beat until creamy.
• 4 pour into a greased loaf pan, cook and cut into squares.
• 5 the cook time is is approximate. experienced candy makers know it depends on the weather and how fast you can get the milk to heat up to soft ball stage.