Afghan (Kabul & Herat)
Cardamom Fudge (Sheer Payra - Afghanistan)
A fudge of corn syrup, walnuts and pistachios, scented with cardamom.
35 min · Serves 24 · Easy
24
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · 35 min total
- easy
- 1
Cook sugar, milk, salt and corn syrup in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
- 2
Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, to 240°F.
- 3
Remove from heat. Add margarine. Cool mixture to 120° F without stirring. (Bottom of pan will be lukewarm.).
- 4
Add cardamom; beat vigorously and continuously until candy is thick and no longer glossy, 5 to 10 minutes. (Mixture will hold its shape when dropped from spoon.).
- 5
Quickly stir in nuts. Spread mixture in buttered 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Let stand until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.

