Very Old Fudge

Ingredients

Mix the first 4 ingredients, stirring occasionally. Boil until soft to medium ball stage. Cook, add vanilla and beat with a wooden spoon until stiff. Add nuts and cherries if desired. For chocolate fudge, add 2 tbls. cocoa. From the book "Treasured Mennonite Recipes" by Mennonite Community Relief Sales Volume 1 AR/93