Peanut butter fudge

Ingredients

    125g/4½oz butter

    500g/1lb 2oz dark brown sugar

    120ml/4fl oz milk

    250g/9oz crunchy peanut butter

    1 vanilla pod, seeds only

    300g/10½oz icing sugar

Preparation method
            
  1.  Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat.

  2.  Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to the boil for 2-3 minutes, without stirring.

   3. Remove from the heat, and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla seeds.

   4. Place the icing sugar in a large bowl, and pour the hot butter and sugar mixture on top. Using a wooden spoon, beat the mixture until smooth.

   5. Pour into a 20cm/8in square baking tray, and set aside to cool slightly, then place in the fridge to chill completely.

   6. Cut the fudge into squares with a sharp knife, turn out of the tin and store in an airtight container.