Caramel Orange Fudge

Caramel Orange Fudge

3 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tsp grated orange rind
1/4 tsp salt
4 Tbsp butter
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Put 1 cup sugar in heavy saucepan and cook and stir over med heat until sugar is
melted and golden colored. Add water and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add remaining
2 cups sugar, milk and salt. Cook over low heat stirring occasionally to 242 degrees
or until candy forms almost hard ball in cold water ( will appear curdled but will beat
smooth) "Add butter and orange rind and nuts. Beat at once until thick and creamy.
Turn into greased pan. Cool. Mark and cut into squares if candy doesn't set from
being undercooked. form into balls and roll in coconut.