WHITE CHRISTMAS FUDGE RECIPES

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until combined. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Reduce heat to low; stir in white chocolate. Cook and stir until chocolate is melted. , Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Fold in the almonds, apricots, cherries and cranberries. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Fill a small bowl with ice-cold water and have it next to the hob. Grease and line an 18cm-square cake tin with baking paper.

  Put the sugar, cream and butter in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Heat gently until all the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted, then increase the heat and bring to the boil. Boil, without stirring, for 8-10 minutes. Test the mixture is done by dropping a little into the cold water – it should set into a ‘soft ball’ consistency.

  Remove the pan from the heat and allow the fudge to sit for 5 minutes. Beat in the vanilla using a wooden spoon, then beat for a further 4-5 minutes until thickened. Pour into the prepared tin and sprinkle over the chocolate chips, stars and sprinkles. Allow the fudge to completely cool, then chill in the fridge for 2 hours until set. Cut into small squares to serve or package up as gifts.