ORANGE-SUGARED PECANS
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
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.
SUGAR COATED PECANS
These sweet pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion.
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease one baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add pecans to egg whites, stir to coat the nuts evenly. Remove the nuts, and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. Spread the nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
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