Orange Walnut Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. orange juice
1 12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 Tbsp. finely shredded orange peel
4 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation

In a 3 quart saucepan, combine sugar, water and orange juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and comes to a boil.
Continue cooking until 234\u00b0 on a candy thermometer, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Stir in chocolate pieces and orange peel.
Fold in walnuts.
Spread candy in a foil lined 9 x 13 inch pan.
Chill until set.
Cut into small pieces. Store in refrigerator.