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.

Johannes Bujwa
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I can't wait to make these pecans again. They're so good!


Nadeem ali Khan
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These sugared pecans are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.


Abdul Muheet khan
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I love the orange flavor in these pecans. It's so unique and refreshing.


Masked Gamer
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These pecans are so delicious, I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Parash Hero
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for sugared pecans.


Md hridoy Rayhan
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These sugared pecans are the perfect holiday gift. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


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


Mohammad Baghdad
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These sugared pecans are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


ryan scheerer
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I made these pecans for Christmas and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Ellie Poppenger
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This is the best recipe for sugared pecans I've ever tried. The orange zest really makes them special.


Sue Aubin
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I've never made sugared pecans before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect!


Edward Young
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I used this recipe to make sugared pecans for my wedding favors and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Renee Skinner
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These pecans are the perfect addition to a holiday dessert table.


Sani Bist
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I love the combination of orange and sugar in this recipe. It's the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy.


Sahil Laxman
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YUM!


Xiam The Ghost
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These sugared pecans are so easy to make and they taste so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Rigo Bonilla
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I made these pecans for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


relax boo
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These sugared pecans are the perfect snack! They're sweet, crunchy, and have a hint of orange flavor. I can't stop eating them!


Redoy Redoy
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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. I love giving them as gifts during the holidays.


noman Islam
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These sugared pecans were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The orange zest added a lovely citrus flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the sugar.