Tutti-frutti Fudge

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

1/4 c UNSWEETENED COCOA
14 oz SWEETENED CONDENSED 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. Shared by ELLIE COLLIN (CMKD93F)

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