Dulce de Naranja - Sweet Orange Candy

Ingredients

• 3 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 dash salt
• 2 teaspoons orange peel, grated
• 1 cup black walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Put 1 cup sugar into a heavy skillet and stir slowly over medium heat until the sugar is melted and caramelized to a golden brown color.
2. Add the water and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Add the remaining 2 cups sugar, evaporated milk and salt. Place over low heat and stir constantly until the mixture boils. Cook, stirring frequently, until it reaches the soft ball stage, 236°.
4. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm. Do not stir.
5. Add the orange peel and nuts. Beat vigorously until the candy loses its gloss and will hold its shape when dropped from a spoon.
6. Pour into lightly buttered 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cool until set. Cut into squares before the candy becomes too firm.