Orange Sugared Pecans
Everyone will eat these but the handfuls.
Steps
In a heavy saucepan , combine sugar , water and orange juice concentrate.
Cook over medium high heat , without stirring , until candy thermometer read 238 soft ball stage.
Remove from the heat , stir in pecans and orange peel.
Beat with a spoon until mixture thickens and loses its gloss , about 2 minutes.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to harden.
Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients
sugar, water, orange juice concentrate, pecan halves, orange zest