Mexican Penuche Dark brown sugar takes a long time to dissolve, so make sure it has completely dissolved before letting the mixture boil. 3 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed1 cup milk1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted1 tablespoon butter1 (1-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts In a saucepan over medium heat, [...]

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Penuche Fudge 4 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups half-and-half2 cups firmly packed brown sugar3 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped Melt butter, making sure it coats bottom and sides of saucepan. Pour half-and-half into pan; bring to boil. Add brown and white sugars and stir until dissolved. Stirring constantly, cook until mixture [...]

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Pineapple Penuche 1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup light brown sugar1/4 cup heavy cream1/2 cup well-drained crushed pineapple1 tablespoon butter (no substitute)1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans Place butter, sugars, cream and pineapple in large stainless steel or enamel kettle. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil to the soft ball stage. [...]

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Coconut Penuche Patties Originally from Mexico, penuch? is a type of fudge. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup light brown sugar3 tablespoons light corn syrup1 cup light cream1 cup finely grated FRESH coconut1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 tablespoons butterAbout 18 pecans, halves In a heavy saucepan, combine sugars, corn syrup and cream. Bring the mixture to [...]

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Coconut Penuche 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut Line an 8-inch square baking pan with lightly buttered wax paper or aluminum foil. Set aside. Combine sugars, salt and milk [...]

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Pecan Penuche Source: Fannie Farmer’s New Cookbook 2 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed3/4 cup milk1/8 teaspoon salt2 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup pecans, chopped Oil a jellyroll pan or an 8-inch square pan. Combine the sugar, milk and salt in a heavy 3-quart pot, stirring to mix well. [...]

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Brazil Nut Penuche 3 cups firmly packed brown sugar1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup ground Brazil nuts1 cup sliced Brazil nuts Put sugar and milk into heavy saucepan and stir until the sugar is melted. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Boil over medium heat until the temperature is 236 [...]

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