Christmas Fudge

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes about 4 pounds.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup dried preserved pineapple
* ½ cup halved candied cherries
* 1½ cups halved Brazil nuts
* 1½ cups broken walnuts
* 2 cups pecan halves
* 3 cups granulated sugar
* 1½ cup light cream
* 1 cup white corn syrup
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
== Directions ==
# Grease two 9x9x2 inch pans.
# Combine first 5 ingredients.
# Combine sugar with next three ingredients in 3-quart saucepan and heat over low heat until sugar is dissolved (stir mixture).
# Cover pan and bring mixture to boil; boil 1 minute, or until all sugar crystals on side of pan have melted.
# Remove cover (if using candy thermometer, set in place) 
# Continue gentle cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 236 degrees or until a little mixture in cold water forms softball.
# Remove from heat; add vanilla, then, with electric mixer set at medium speed, or with spoon, beat until mixture is creamy and begins to hold shape.
# Thoroughly mix in fruits.
# Press into pan and chill until firm enough to cut.
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