Vanilla fudge

Method

• step 1

  Grease an 18cm square cake tin.

• step 2

  Put the milk, sugar and butter into a heavy based saucepan. Heat slowly stirring all the time until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.

• step 3

  Bring to the boil for 20 minutes stirring all the time.

• step 4

  When the mixture reaches the soft ball stage remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Leave to cool for 5 minutes.

• step 5

  Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon or use an electric wisk for a few minutes until it starts to thicken and the gloss disappears.

• step 6

  Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and leave to set at room temperature (do not put in the fridge).

• step 7

  Once the fudge has set cut into small squares and store in a sealed container.