Orange-Sugared Pecans Recipe

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I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious.

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Orange-Sugared Pecans Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + standing

Yield: 15 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange juice concentrate. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and orange peel.
Beat until mixture thickens and loses its gloss, about 2 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 178 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, trace sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Orange-Sugared Pecans in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1999, p39

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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2012 by Jbrown_14105

Just like the 18th Century one I use-Very Good! PS cut the orange rind into thin strips and add timixture when cooking...I use half of orange...juice it & use rind