Orange-Sugared Pecans

Name: Orange-Sugared Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate; 2 cups pecan halves; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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 zest.
2. Beat until mixture thickens and loses its gloss, about 2 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 178 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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