Mexican Orange Candy

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Mexican Orange Candy

 

3 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 c milk, scalded

1 c walnuts or pecans 

Grated rind of 2 oranges

1/2 c butter

 

1 Melt 1 cup of sugar in a large pan over medium heat while the milk is

scalding in another saucepan. When the sugar is melted and a golden

brown color (stir continually and watch to keep from scorching), add the

hot milk, all at once, stirring.

 

2 Add the other two cups of sugar to this mixture. This will cause a

hard ball in the mixture, but keep stirring until dissolved. Cook until

it forms a hard ball in water or use a candy thermometer.

 

3 Just before it is done, add grated orange rind, butter and nuts.

Remove from heat and beat until creamy. Pour into a buttered 9-inch

square pan to cool. Cut into squares when cooled.