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Mexican Orange Candy

Source of Recipe

Evaporated Milk Assoc. Chicago, Ill.-1928


Recipe Introduction

Yield; 1 3/4 pounds.

List of Ingredients

1 C sugar, caramelized.
1/4 C boiling water
2 C sugar
1 C evaporated milk
pinch salt
grated rind of 2 oranges
1 C nut meats


Recipe

Add boiling water to caramelized sugar and boil until dissolved. Add sugar, milk and salt and boil to soft ball stage(235 degrees F.). Just before the candy is done add orange rind. Remove from fire, add nut, cool and beat. Drop from a teaspoon on to oiled paper.