I am going to have to do a bit of a cheat this week and use a photo for this recipe that I have downloaded online. I am not usually one to have much of a sweet tooth but with not feeling well I have been craving something sweet to eat. Russian fudge has always been a favourite of mine and I have never actually attempted to make it myself before although I used to make quite a bit of chocolate fudge but will definitely be making some of this russian fudge when I start to feel a little better. Here is a russian fudge recipe as featured on the chelsea sugar website.

Place all the ingredients except the vanilla, into a medium-heavy saucepan. Warm over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 15 — 20 minutes, until it reaches the soft ball stage (120°C).

Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Beat (I use an electric mixer) until the fudge is creamy and thick and has lost its gloss. Pour into a greased 20 cm cake pan. Score the top and break into pieces when cold.

If only I had someone to make some of this for me now. Guess I will just have to be patient for a few days longer and make some myself.

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