Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Fudge

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and pumpkin puree. Cook over medium-low heat until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
3. Add the sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches soft-ball stage (235 to 240 degrees F).
4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and allow to cool completely.
6. Cut into small squares and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy eyesight.
• Fudge is often served during the holidays, but it can be enjoyed year-round!
• This old-fashioned pumpkin fudge is a great way to use up any leftover pumpkin puree.