Apricot Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. finely chopped dried apricots
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts

Preparation

In a heavy, 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, apricots, butter and salt.
Over medium heat, stirring occasionally, cook to soft ball stage (234\u00b0 to 240\u00b0).
Cool to lukewarm.
Add vanilla and nuts.
Beat until stiff enough to knead.
Turn out onto board.
Knead until smooth.
Shape into 4 rolls each and store in refrigerator.
To serve, cut into 1/2-inch slices.