Orientals

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ConfectionsCakes, Cookies and Confections

Ingredients

• 3 c. sugar
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 egg white
• ½ c. candied pineapple
• 1 c. milk
• ½ tsp. almond extract (if desired)
• ¼ c. honey
• ½ c. walnuts
• ½ c. shaved citron

Directions

1. Boil the sugar, milk and butter.
2. When almost boiled to the thread, add honey and boil until it forms a soft ball when tested in cold water or 240°F.
3. Remove from fire and add slowly to very stiff egg white, beating constantly.
4. Beat a few moments then add the chopped walnuts, cut pineapple and citron.
5. Pour into buttered pan and when cool mark in squares or drop by teaspoonfuls on buttered plates.