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.

Otoniel Alvarez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These pecans are delicious and they're so easy to make.


Selena nuncio
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These pecans are the perfect way to add a little something extra to your favorite dessert.


malik armani
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I love making these pecans for parties. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Delisha Grant
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These pecans are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're delicious and they look beautiful.


Tawfik Khaled
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I've made these pecans several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Alfonso Green
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These sugared pecans are the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table. They're beautiful and delicious!


Muhammad Zohaib Rizvi
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I made these pecans for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Mudhtaq Ansari
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These pecans are the perfect snack! They're sweet, crunchy, and have a delicious orange flavor. I love that they're so easy to make too.


Ani Thing
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I'm not usually a fan of pecans, but these sugared pecans are amazing! The orange flavor is perfect and the pecans are so crunchy. I could eat these all day long.


Kashan
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These sugared pecans are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Chinwe Asu
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I made these pecans for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making these again next year.


Kolade kazeem
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These sugared pecans are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make, delicious, and look beautiful on a dessert table. I highly recommend them.


caleb herr
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pecans turned out perfectly and the orange flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Mwezerwa Emmanuel
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I made these pecans for my family and they were a huge success! The orange flavor was subtle but really added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Daemon Dore
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These sugared pecans were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.