Desserts and Sweets Recipes - Cashew Fudge

Ingredients

• 225g/8 oz cashew nuts

• 1.2l/2 pts milk

• 225g/8 oz light brown sugar

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground cardamom

• 15ml/1 tbsp margarine

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Method:

1. Soak the nuts in boiling water for 1 hour then drain. Puree with 250ml/8 fl oz of the milk.

2. Heat the remaining milk with the sugar, cardamom and margarine over a medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sugar has dissolved and mixture is thick.

3. Add the cashew paste and mix thoroughly. Cook over a low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until the mixture is thick and sticky.

4. Spread evenly in a greased baking tray and leave to cool. Cut into squares to cool.