Hot Fudge Sauce

Ah, February, the month of love.  We make extra efforts to let our family and friends know we care for them.  As a cooking enthusiast, I can think of few better ways to manifest love than through food.  So, this Valentine's Day, Sheila's Hot Fudge Sauce is the go-to gift.  The sauce requires a few simple ingredients and cooks up quickly.  Pour it over ice cream, fruit, cake or, let's be honest, grab a spoon and eat right from the jar. To say it is delicious is an understatement.  Thanks Sheila! 


3 cups sugar
1 stick margarine
4 squares unsweetened chocolate
1 can evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla


Melt margarine & chocolate.  Stir in sugar and vanilla.  Slowly add evaporated milk.  Cook until steamy.  Do not boil.  


Notes: I stayed stove side during the entire cook time (about 10-15 minutes) to make sure it didn't boil or burn.  
One batch filled 2 12oz. mason jars