White Fudge with Pecans and Cherries

Description
From my Aunt Maggie's collection. This one has been around for as long as I can remember. She made this for me when I was very young, so I know it's been around at least since the early 60s. Tried and True. I make it for my cookie exchange I host every year at Christmas.
 * Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2¼ cups granulated sugar
 * 2 teaspoons butter
 * ¼ cup milk
 * 1 cup chopped pecans
 * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
 * ½ cup sour cream
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
 * ⅓ cup candied cherry, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Combine sugar, butter, milk, sour cream, salt and syrup in a saucepan.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat until mixture boils.
 * 3) Remove from heat and let set about an hour.
 * 4) Add vanilla and beat until candy loses its gloss and holds its shape.
 * 5) Stir in nuts and cherries and pour into a greased, square pan.
 * 6) Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.