Very Old Fudge

6 servings

2 c White sugar
1/2 c Corn syrup
1/2 c Milk or cream
1 ts Butter
1 ts Vanilla
   
Mix the first 4 ingredients, stirring occasionally. Boil until soft
to medium ball stage. Cook, add vanilla and beat with a wooden spoon
until stiff. Add nuts and cherries if desired. For chocolate fudge,
add 2 tbls. cocoa.