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Patience is a virtue, and
you'll need it while you're stirring this candy. But if you fix
in your mind the end result -- a caramelize confection strewn
with nuts -- we think you'll agree that it's worth it. (This
is a great family activity; everyone gets a turn stirring!)
Patience
Candy
- 4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups chopped nuts (any kind)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
- In a heavy saucepan or
skillet, heat about one fourth of the sugar until melted and
light brown (carmelized).
- In another saucepan, combine
remaining sugar and milk; cook over medium-low heat, stirring
until dissolved. Slowly add caramelized sugar, stirring constantly.
Continue cooking until mixture reaches the soft ball stage; it
will form a ball when dropped in cold water (234° to 236°F).
Remove from heat; add nuts, butter and salt; beat until creamy.
- Pour into well-greased
9 x 9 x 2-inch pan; cool before cutting into squares.
Makes 18 servings.
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