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Boil the sugar, milk and butter. When almost boiled to the thread, add honey and boil until it forms a soft ball when tested in cold water or 240°F. Remove from fire and add slowly to very stiff egg white, beating constantly. Beat a few moments then add the chopped walnuts, cut pineapple and citron. Pour into buttered pan and when cool mark in squares or drop by teaspoonfuls on buttered plates.

Boil rapidly, being very careful it does not burn. When brittle when tested in cold water or about 270°F. pour immediately over the corn and stir until evenly mixed. Press with hands into balls, keep in cold, air-tight place.

Boil sugar, water and butter until it forms a firm ball when tested in cold water or 250°F. Add