Ingredients for - Orange-Sugared Pecans

1. 1-1/2 cups sugar
2. 1/4 cup water
3. 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
4. 2 cups pecan halves
5. 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

How to cook deliciously - Orange-Sugared Pecans

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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