Orange Pecans
My grandmother always seemed to have these at her house when we were kids.
Steps
Combine sugar , cream of tartar , and orange juice in a saucepan.
Cook over low heat , stirring gently until sugar dissolves.
Cover orange mixture , and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan.
Uncover and cook over medium heat to a soft ball stage.
Remove from heat , and beat with a wooden spoon just until mixture begins to thicken.
Stir in pecans and oranger ind.
Working rapidly , drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Let cool.
Ingredients
sugar, cream of tartar, orange juice, pecan halves, orange rind