Chocolate Walnut Raisin Fudge

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp cocoa
• 2 tbsp Crisco
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• 1/2 cup chopped English walnut meats
• 1/2 cup sultana raisins
• 2 tbsp cream
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. 1 Combine Crisco, sugar, cocoa, salt, and milk in a saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil, cooking until the mixture reaches 240°F or forms a soft ball in cold water.
2. 2 Remove from heat. Stir in raisins, cream, nut meats, and extracts. Beat the mixture until it thickens and becomes creamy.
3. 3 Return the mixture to the stove and heat while stirring constantly until melted. Pour into a tin greased with Crisco.
4. 4 Allow to cool partially, then cut into neat squares.