Persimmon Candy - sugar

Method

• Combine sugar and milk in heavy saucepan.
• Bring to a bubbly boil on high heat, stirring all the while.
• Reduce heat to medium and boil the mixture, without stirring, until a small amount forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water.
• Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla.
• Now, stir in persimmon pulp and nuts.
• Let cool at room temperature for a while, then beat until mixture begins to thicken.
• Spread candy on a cloth, wrung out in cold water.
• Roll and let cool.
• Remove the cloth; slice and serve.