Creamy Candy Recipe

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• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped unblanched almonds

Combine sugars, water, and cream of tartar; boil to 240° on a candy thermometer, or until a few drops form a medium hard ball when tested in cold water. Add vanilla and stir until creamy. Turn out onto wet platter and cool to lukewarm. Knead in the raisins and chopped almonds. Shape into a roll 1-inch in diameter. Slice with a sharp knife.