Pumpkin Pecan Fudge

2 1/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup Evaporated milk
1/3 cup Mashed pumpkin
1/4 tsp Cornstarch
1/4 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Chopped pecans

Cook together sugar, pumpkin, cornstarch, spice and milk until it forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water, or until mixture reaches 235F on a candy thermometer.

Add vanilla, butter and pecans. Beat until creamy.

Pour into a buttered plate and cut into small squares when nearly cool.