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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) From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini |