Tutti-Frutti Fudge

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Title: TUTTI-FRUTTI FUDGE
Categories: Candies
Yield: 81 Servings

1/4 c UNSWEETENED COCOA
1 14 oz cn SWTND CONDENSD MILK
1 c WATER
2 tb ORANGE PEEL, finely grated
1 tb LIGHT CORN SYRUP
4 c GRANULATED SUGAR
1 c BROWN SUGAR, firmly packed
1 c DATES, chopped
1 c NUTS, chopped

In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, combine cocoa, condensed milk, water, orange
peel, corn syrup, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Place over medium heat
and stir with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil. Clip on candy
thermometer. Cook to 236 F (115 C) or soft- ball stage. Remove from heat
and allow mixture to cool to lukewarm.
Meanwhile, butter a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside. Add dates and
nuts to fudge. Using a wooden spoon, stir until mixture thickens and begins
to set up. Scrape into prepared pan.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares. Serve
immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Makes

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