Mexican Orange Drops

* Exported from MasterCook *

MEXICAN ORANGE DROPS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Evaporated milk
3 c Sugar
1/4 c Boiling orange juice
1/4 ts Salt
Grated rind of 2 oranges
1 c Chopped nuts

Heat milk in double boiler. Melt 1 cup of the sugar in
heavy saucepan. When the sugar is brown, add the hot
orange juice, and then the hot milk. Stir in the rest
of the sugar and the salt. Bring to a boil and cook
covered for 3 minutes, then uncover and cook over low
heat, without stirring, to the softball stage (238)
Remove from heat and add the orange zest. Cool. Beat
until creamy, and stir in the nuts. Roll into balls
and let harden on foil.

~sofia soar@banneker.Stanford.EDU



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