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Apricot Amaretto Fudge with White Chocolate Chunks

Ingredients	Measure
Amaretto liqueur, heated (3/4 cup)	6 ounces
Apricots, dried, diced (3 cups)	3 cups
Evaporated milk (2 2/3 cups)	1 1/4 pounds
Sugar, finely granulated (12 cups)	5 1/4 5 pounds 4 ounces
LAND O LAKES® Unsalted Butter	1 1/2 pounds
Mascarpone cheese	4 ounce
High-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips or bars, diced (4 cups)	1 1/2 pounds
High-quality milk chocolate chips or bars, diced (3 cups)	1 1/8 pound
High-quality German chocolate bars, diced (1 cup)	6 ounces
Marshmallow crème	1 3/4 pound
Vanilla extract	1 tablespoon
Almond extract	1 tablespoon
Salt	Pinch
High-quality white chocolate chips or bars, diced (4 cups)	1 1/2 pounds

PREPARE PAN: Line a full sheet pan with parchment paper; spray lightly with pan release.
PREPARE FUDGE: Stir apricots into hot amaretto; let stand 30 minutes to plump.
Pour evaporated milk into large stockpot or kettle; stir in sugar until well mixed. Add butter and mascarpone. Heat mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until a gentle boil begins. Scrape down sides of pot with rubber spatula to avoid crystallization on sides. Reduce heat; simmer gently, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches soft ball stage or temperature is 230°F to 240°F (20 to 30 minutes). Remove from heat.
Stir in all chocolate except white chocolate, one-third at a time and mixing well after each addition, until chocolate is melted. Stir in marshmallow crème; mix well to blend. Add apricot amaretto mixture, extracts and salt; mix well.
Pour hot fudge into prepared pan. Quickly spread fudge evenly with spatula. Sprinkle top of fudge with diced white chocolate. Cool until set; cut into 1-inch squares.

UPC	Product	Product Code	Case Pack	Weight
0-45001-21255-	Butter Bulk, Unsalted	12125	1 PIECE	55.00 LB