Orange Fudge

Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Rind of 2 oranges, grated
• 1 cup pecans
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Heat milk in double boiler.
2. Caramelize 1 cup sugar in deep heavy saucepan.
3. Stir in orange juice and hot milk.
4. Stir in remaining sugar and orange rind. Cook, stirring often, to soft ball stage.
5. Remove from heat and add butter.
6. When cool, beat until creamy and stir in nuts.
7. Pour out onto a greased platter, and cut into squares.