Recipe: Tutti Frutti Fudge

Tutti Frutti Fudge

1/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa
14 oz Sweetened Condenced Milk
1 c Water
2 T Finely grated orange peel
1 T Light Corn Syrup
4 Cups Granulated Sugar
1 Cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 Cup Chopped dates
1 Cup chopped nuts

Method:
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 and cook to 236 F or soft- ball stage. Remove from the heat and allow mixture to cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, butter a 9-inch square baking pan and set it aside. Add the dates and nuts to fudge. Using a wooden spoon, stir until mixture thickens and begins to set up. Scrape into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.