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sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with a different flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a more natural thickener.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom offers a floral note at a lower cost.

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add cornstarch and continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate ghee into the mixture, stirring well to combine.

Add cardamom, rose water, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.

Pour the mixture into a greased pan and spread it evenly.

Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature until set, about 1-2 hours.

Cut into squares and garnish with nuts before serving.

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