Busters Recipes

Mexican Orange Candy

3 cups granulated sugar

1-1/2 cups scalded milk

1 cup pecans

Granted rind of 2 oranges

1/2 cup unsalted butter

Melt 1 cup sugar in large pan over medium heat while milk is scalding in another saucepan.

When sugar is melted and a golden brown color add hot milk all at once stirring constantly.

Add remaining sugar and keep stirring until dissolved.

Cook until it forms a hard ball in water or use a candy thermometer.

Just before it is done add grated orange rind, butter and nuts.

Remove from heat and beat until creamy.

Pour into a buttered 9" square pan to cool.

Cut into squares when cooled.