{Mexican Christmas Candy}

One year Grandma asked me to visit her with the purpose of making her favorite holiday candy. We stood over the stove and shared many “little Shelley” memories. Now, when I make this, I recall that special day with her.

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup boiling water
2 cups sugar
trace salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Caramelize 1 cup of sugar in heavy skillet to a rich amber color. Add boiling water, stirring until caramel dissolves. In a heavy sauce pan, combine caramel, additional sugar, salt and milk. Cook to soft-ball stage (236° F). Just before candy is done, add orange rind. Remove from heat, cool as for fudge. Beat until candy begins to stiffen, add nuts. Drop by teaspoons on waxed paper.

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