2 c Sugar 1 ts Vanilla extract
1 c Light cream 1/2 c Pecan halves
1/4 c Butter 1/3 c Candied cherries — chopped
1/4 c Light corn syrup 1/3 c Green candied cherries —
1/2 ts Salt Chopped
1 c Marshmallows — miniature
1. Combine sugar, cream, butter, syrup and salt in a heavy saucepan.
Bring to a gentle boil over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly,
until sugar melts. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until
mixture reaches 240 degrees on candy thermometer. This is the soft
ball stage. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows and vanilla.
2. Stir until marshmallows melt and candy starts to lose its gloss.
Stir in pecan halves and chopped cherries. Continue stirring until
candy starts to set.
3. Pour into buttered 8-inch square pan. Cool, then cut into squares.
Yields
16 servings