Double Nut Candy - walnuts

Method

• Place the walnuts and almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 4-8 minutes or until toasted and golden brown, stirring once.
• Let cool.
• Line an 8 inch square pan with foil; grease the foil with butter and set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cream, and corn syrup.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in toasted nuts.
• Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238 degrees (soft ball stage).
• Remove from heat.
• Stir with a wooden spoon until creamt and thickened.
• Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool.
• Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Using foil, lift candy out of pan; discard foil.
• Cut candy into squares.
• Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.