Fig Fudge

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar (approx. 400g)
• 1 cup water (240ml)
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 pound figs (227g)
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tbsp butter

Method

1. Take two cupfuls of granulated sugar, one cupful of water, a fourth teaspoonful of cream of tartar, one-half pound of figs, one teaspoonful of ginger, and one tablespoonful of butter.
2. Boil the mixture to the soft ball stage.
3. Remove from the fire and beat up until creamy.
4. Pour into a buttered pan and mark into squares.
5. Chop the figs before adding.

Title

Candy-Making at Home

Author

Mary Mason Wright