Instructions: Combine milk, sugar and butter, heat slowly to boiling point, stirring constantly. Add crushed pineapple that has been drained well and cook over medium heat to softball stage (234 degrees), stirring constantly to prevent burning. About 25 minutes is required for cooking. Cool. Add lemon juice. Beat until crystalline. Turn into buttered pan. Mark in square. Decorate with pecan halves, if desired.

Makes 1 2/3 pounds.

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