Apple Peanut Butter Fudge

6 oz semisweet chocolate chips
1/2  jar Marshmallow Fluff
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 ts vanilla extract
2 c granulated sugar
2/3 cup apple juice
chopped peanuts, optional

Mix semisweet chocolate pieces, half jar marshmallow fluff, peanut butter and vanilla. Set aside. In buttered heavy 2 quart saucepan, mix sugar and apple juice. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Cook to soft ball stage or until candy thermometer registers 240 F, stirring frequently. remove from heat. Quickly add marshmallow mixture. Stir until just blended. Pour into buttered 9" square baking pan. Top fudge with chopped peanuts, if desired and cool. Cut into squares. Makes 3 dozen 1 1/2 inch pieces.

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