Orange Fudge

3 cups granulated sugar, dividedd
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup nondairy liquid cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 cup chopped nuts

Melt 1 cup sugar, stirring constantly. Add boiling water, stirring to mix. Add remaining sugar, cream and salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture boils. Cook to 280 degrees F on a candy thermometer WITHOUT stirring. Cool to lukewarm.

Beat until it loses its gloss and holds its shape. Fold in orange rind and nuts. Spread in a buttered 8-inch square pan.