Patience Candy

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. evaporated milk
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Put 2 cups sugar and milk on to boil.
  2. In a heavy skillet, put 1 cup sugar and caramelize it slowly.
  3. (Heat until melted and light brown.)
  4. Then add to the other sugar and milk.
  5. Add it slowly so it will not boil over, stirring constantly.
  6. Continue cooking to the soft boil when dropped into cold water.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Add salt, nuts, butter and vanilla and beat until creamy.
  9. Pour into a well-greased pan to cool.
  10. Cut into squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

597 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 45.8g 59% DV
Carbs 30.6g 11% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 15.7g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9773.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 266.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 134.8mg 10% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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