Orange Caramel Fudge

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Fudge
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/4 pound mixed nuts coarsely chopped -- (abt. 1 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
 

Preparation:

In a saucepan dissolve the sugar with the cream and baking soda over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a boil and stop stirring. Continue to boil the mixture until it makes a thick syrup that forms a ball when dropped into cold water (firm ball stage). Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, orange peel, nuts and a pinch of salt.. Beat the mixture well until it becomes quite thick. Pour fudge onto a buttered plate and when cold cut it into 1-inch squares. or drop teaspoons of the fudge on to a large buttered platter.