Orange Pecans Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Light corn syrup | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Orange juice | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Pecan halves | 2 1⁄4 Cup (36 tbs) | |
| Orange rind | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, grated |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 964 Calories from Fat 109
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g19%
Saturated Fat 7.7 g38.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 32.3 mg10.8%
Sodium 11.9 mg0.5%
Total Carbohydrates 221 g73.6%
Dietary Fiber 0.43 g1.7%
Sugars 210.8 g
Protein 0.74 g1.5%
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 74.6%
Calcium 2.1% Iron 1.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240°).
Remove from heat; stir in butter.
Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken.
Stir in pecans and orange rind.
Working rapidly, drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper, and let cool.
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