3 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. light cream
1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 c. mashed bananas (3 med. size)
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

In heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan, add sugar, salt, cream, butter, corn syrup and bananas, over moderate heat, bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling until mixture reaches soft ball stage when dropped in cold water.

Cool without stirring until bottom of pan feels warm to the touch. Add vanilla and walnuts. Heat until candy becomes thick and starts to lose its gloss. Pour into a buttered 8 x 8 x 2 inch cake pan. Let stand until firm. Makes about 3 pounds of fudge.