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Jamoncillo de Leche (Mexican Fudge)
Photo: Eiliv Sonas Aceron

Jamoncillo de Leche (Mexican Fudge)

7 ingredients 10 min + 45 min 1 pound openrecipes
Jamoncillo de Leche (Mexican Fudge)

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

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

887
Calories
24g
Protein
32g
Fat
126g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pecans 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) 196
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Pecan 1 half (4g) 20
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 24 pecan halves for garnish

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