Best 7 Orange Creamsicle Candied Pecans Recipes

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Are you looking for a tasty and unique treat that combines the refreshing flavors of orange and vanilla? Look no further than orange creamsicle candied pecans! This delightful snack or dessert item blends the zesty tang of oranges with the creamy sweetness of vanilla to create a flavor sensation that will please everyone. Made with just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, orange creamsicle candied pecans can be enjoyed on their own, added to desserts for an extra punch of flavor, or even given as a homemade gift. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE CREAMSICLE CANDIED PECANS



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These are a year-round favorite in our house. We've made several variations and still come back to this one as our all-time favorite. Hand-shelled pecans from Grandma's tree, with a vanilla-orange sugar coating that gets its depth from cinnamon, pepper, rosemary, and a bit of Kahlua® and Grand Marnier®.

Provided by itsshellebelle

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon orange extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
1 ½ teaspoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tangerine, finely zested
1 pound shelled pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Heavily butter a large metal baking sheet.
  • Beat egg whites and water together in the bowl of a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Add orange extract and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated, 1 minute.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; fold sugar mixture into egg white mixture until just incorporated. Fold in rosemary and tangerine zest until evenly mixed. Add pecans to the sugar-egg white mixture; toss to coat. Spread coated pecans in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning the baking sheet and stirring the pecans with a metal spoon every 8 to 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 127.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

CANDIED ORANGE PEEL



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield about 12 candied peels

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large navel orange
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, cut the orange part of the peel from the stem end of the orange down to the navel end, forming long 3/4 to 1-inch-wide strips. Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peels and cook for 1 minute. Drain and then rinse the peels under cold water. Repeat cooking the peels in the saucepan with fresh boiling water and rinsing under cold water.
  • Stir the sugar and 1/2 cup of fresh water in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil. Add the orange peels and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the peels to a sheet of parchment paper to dry slightly, about 1 hour.
  • Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the chocolate in a small bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Dip 1 1/2-inches of each candied orange peel into the chocolate then place them on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.

ORANGE AND CINNAMON CRUSTED PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 orange, zested
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups toasted pecans

Steps:

  • In a deep saucepan, combine the sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Add the pecans and simmer, stirring, as the water evaporates. The glaze will be shiny and transparent at first, then turn opaque, and crystallize as the water cooks away.
  • When the nuts are completely coated with sugar crystals, they are done. Spread them out on a sheet pan to cool. (To wash the saucepan, soak it overnight.)

ORANGE-SUGARED PECANS



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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 : Calories 178 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE CREAMSICLE CANDIED PECANS



Orange Creamsicle Candied Pecans image

These are a year-round favorite in our house. We've made several variations and still come back to this one as our all-time favorite. Hand-shelled pecans from Grandma's tree, with a vanilla-orange sugar coating that gets its depth from cinnamon, pepper, rosemary, and a bit of Kahlua® and Grand Marnier®.

Provided by itsshellebelle

Categories     Nuts and Seeds Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon orange extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
1 ½ teaspoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tangerine, finely zested
1 pound shelled pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Heavily butter a large metal baking sheet.
  • Beat egg whites and water together in the bowl of a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Add orange extract and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated, 1 minute.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; fold sugar mixture into egg white mixture until just incorporated. Fold in rosemary and tangerine zest until evenly mixed. Add pecans to the sugar-egg white mixture; toss to coat. Spread coated pecans in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning the baking sheet and stirring the pecans with a metal spoon every 8 to 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 127.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

SPICED ORANGE PECANS



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You won't be able to eat just one of these spicy sweet nibblers from field editor Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan. Keep them on hand this season for unexpected company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 cups pecan halves
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg whites and orange juice. Add pecans and toss to coat; drain. In another large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pecans and toss to coat. , Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 250° for 30-35 minutes or until dry and lightly browned. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICED ORANGE PECANS



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This is a wonderful and very easy recipe for the holidays! I found it in Taste of Home Magazine. If you decide to prepare a double batch, please make sure you spread in only a single layer on the baking sheet. It is important that these pecans dry as they bake to become crispy. I hope you enjoy this recipe. I think it is a real treat!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 egg whites, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons orange juice
5 cups pecan halves
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons orange rind, freshly grated
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg whites and orange juice.
  • Add pecan halves and toss to coat; drain well.
  • In another large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Add pecans halves and toss to coat.
  • Spread in a single layer in a greased 15" x 10" baking pan.
  • Bake at 250 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until dry and lightly browned.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Yield: 5 cups.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor for this recipe. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use store-bought orange juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them: This will help release the essential oils from the orange peel and give the pecans a more intense orange flavor.
  • Use a candy thermometer: This is the best way to ensure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature. If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can use the cold water test. To do this, drop a small amount of the sugar syrup into a bowl of cold water. If the syrup forms a hard ball, it is ready.
  • Stir the pecans constantly: This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Spread the pecans out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet: This will help them cool evenly.
  • Store the pecans in an airtight container: This will help keep them fresh and prevent them from becoming sticky.

Conclusion:

These Orange Creamsicle Candied Pecans are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great gift idea. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and tangy snack that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a tasty treat, give these Orange Creamsicle Candied Pecans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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