Orange-Sugared Pecans
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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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.