3 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter (real butter)
1 (13 oz.) can Eagle Brand condensed milk
1 (13 oz.) can water
2 c. pecan or walnut pieces

Combine all except nuts in heavy pan, such as cast iron. Simmer on very low flame for about 4 hours or until you can see the bottom of the pan when you stir slowly (halfway between soft and hard ball stage on candy thermometer). Add nuts. Pour in buttered pan. Break into pieces when cool.

This is like penuche without the maple.