Jamoncillo de Leche (Mexican Fudge)

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If you have ever been in Texas or any of the Southwest border cities you will be familiar with jamoncillo de leche. If you are Mexican-American, good food is a part of our tradition. This candy resembles a type of fudge.

Submitted by Luci Silva
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 pound
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 quart whole milk

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 24 pecan halves for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine milk, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and cinnamon stick in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously. After about 20 minutes remove cinnamon stick. Place a candy thermometer in the pan and cook until the thermometer reaches soft-ball stage 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) or until you can see the bottom of the pan when you stir.

  2. Remove candy from the heat and add chopped pecans. Beat candy with a mixer for about 5 minutes. Pour candy into a buttered 9x9-inch pan. Press pecan halves onto the top of warm candy. Cool, then cut into pieces. Store candy in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

124 Calories
6g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 124
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 84mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.