Mexican Orange Candy(Christmas Candy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar, caramelized
1/4 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
pinch of salt
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Caramelize the 1 cup sugar by sifting slowly into a hot frying pan.
Stir\tto
prevent burning.
Add boiling water and boil until sugar
is
dissolved.
Add\t2
cups sugar, milk and salt and boil to\tsoft
ball stage, stirring constantly.\tAdd orange rind (remove
from
heat)
and
beat until it thickens. Add nuts and put
in greased baking pan or dish.
Cut in small squares when solid.