Name: Orange Pecans
Yield: Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 4 cups pecan halves (about 1 pound)

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

4 cups pecan halves (about 1 pound)

Preparation

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 30 seconds. Stir in pecans. Spread pecans on waxed paper. Cool completely. Separate pecans if necessary. (Can be prepared up to 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)

TagsDessert Candy Pecan Nut Orange Citrus Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Make Ahead 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Simmer Christmas Bon Appétit

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