Cherry Vanilla Fudge

2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tbl butter
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup quartered candied cherries
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

In 2 quart glass measuring cup with handle, combine sugar, sour cream, corn syrup, butter and salt. Microwave on high 5 minutes. Stir well until sugar dissolves.

Microwave on high 6 minutes (or until mixture reaches 236 degrees). Let stand 15 minutes. Do Not Stir.

Add vanilla; beat until mixture starts to loose its gloss (about 6 minutes).

Stir in cherries and walnuts. Quickly pour into buttered 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan. Cool and cut into squares.

Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.