penuche

Recipe by
Cathy Gillespie
ARIZONA CITY, AZ

This is from Holbrook Tribune 1985

yield 1 1/2 dozen
method Microwave

Ingredients For penuche

  • 2 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts or pecans, chopped

How To Make penuche

  • 1
    In a 3-quart casserole blend together brown sugar, milk, butter, corn syrup and salt. Microwave uncovered 5 minutes on high, until sugar is dissolved, stirring after 2 1/2 minutes. Remove form oven and stir thoroughly to blend. Microwave 6 minutes longer on high, stirring after 3 minutes.
  • 2
    Test by dropping a small amount into very cold water to form soft ball (240F). Let mixture cool to lukewarm, spoon until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla and nuts and continue beating until mixture is very thick. Spread evenly in buttered 8x8 pan. Refrigerate until firm, then cut into squares.
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