Thursday, December 30, 2010

Orange Walnut Fudge (Erma Falusi in a magazine)


3 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 orange juice
12 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 TB finely grated shredded orange peel
1 cup chopped walnuts

In 3 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange juice. Cook and stir over medium heat till sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Clip candy thermometer to the side of the pan and continue cooking until the temperature reaches 234 degrees (soft-ball stage), stirring occassionally. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate pieces and orange peel. Fold in walnuts. Spread candy into foil-lined 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Chill till set. Cut into squares and store in refrigerator. Makes 3 pounds.

No comments:

Post a Comment