3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
3 tbsp. corn syrup
1/2 c. pumpkin
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup, pumpkin and salt in large 3 quart saucepan; mix thoroughly. Bring to bubbly boil on high heat stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue to boil mixture without stirring until it reaches 232 degrees or until a small amount forms a soft ball in cold water. Remove from heat and stir in spice and vanilla and butter and nuts. Let cool until lukewarm, 110 degrees. Beat mixture until it becomes very thick and loses some of its gloss. Quickly pour into a buttered 8" square pan. When firm, cut into squares.