Rich, intense butterscotch fudge for the caramel lover in your life.
Ingredients
Non stick cooking spray
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1½ cups packed light brown sugar
5 ounces (1¼ sticks) butter
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup confectioners' sugar (aka icing sugar or powdered sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Coat a 5x9" loaf pan with cooking spray. Line with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the ends for easy removal later.
In a medium saucepan, bring evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, and salt to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture registers 236 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 30 minutes.
Transfer to a completely clean and dry mixer bowl, and beat in confectioners' sugar on low speed. Increase speed to medium, and beat until mixture is thickened and completely smooth, 2 to 4 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and add vanilla, beating until well combined.
Spread mixture evenly in pan. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt, if desired. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, 4+ hours (or overnight). Lift out fudge using plastic overhang, peel off plastic and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 30 pieces.
Recipe by Hidden Ponies at https://hiddenponies.com/2013/10/first-on-the-first-penuche/