Spanish Orange Candies

Lynn Byers Lynn Byers McClellan

This is a nice different treat for the family or can be used at parties.

ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1-cup evaporated milk, {Carnation Cream}
  • 1 TBSP. orange peel, grated fine
  • 1 cup Walnuts, chopped fine. {Pecans may be used}
  • Pinch of salt or more

directions

  • 1

    Caramelize 1-cup sugar to a golden brown color. Add boiling water & boil until caramelized sugar is all dissolved. Add 2 cups of sugar, salt, cream, stirring well until it is smooth & well blended. Cook this to a softball stage when dropped into cold water. Add orange & stir well, quickly.

  • 2

    Remove from heat & cool, beat with mixer until candy base begins to thicken. Stir in the nuts, and drop onto waxed paper by teaspoons full let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

  • 3

    Lynn Byers McClellan

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