Orange Walnut Fudge

"This winning fudge is as easy to make as it is
delicious to eat--"

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
4 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

In 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water, and orange juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boiling. Clip candy thermometer to side of pan and continue cooking to 234 degrees F. (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate pieces and orange peel. Fold in walnuts. Spread candy in a foil-lined 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Chill until set. To serve, cut into small squares. Store candy in refrigerator.--Erma Falusi, Tempe, Ariz.

Makes 3 pounds.

[clipped from "Better Homes and Gardens"]