Apricot Delights

Directions

1. 1
   In food processor or blender, process orange juice and apricots until pureed.
2. 2
   Combine apricot mixture and 2 cups sugar in a medium saucepan.
3. 3
   Over medium high heat, stirring constantly, bring to boil.
4. 4
   Keep stirring, reduce heat to medium and boil 12-14 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and cool for 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture into a small bowl of sugar.
7. 7
   Press a pecan half into top of each candy.
8. 8
   Spoon sugar over candy to coat.
9. 9
   Sprinkle a sheet of wax paper with sugar.
10. 10
    Use a fork to carefully transfer candy to paper.
11. 11
    Store between sheets of waxed papers in airtight container.