Crispy Sugared Pecans Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 2 1/2 c. pecan halves in moderate oven at 375 degrees for 5 min, stirring once.
2. 2
   Butter sides of heavy 2 qt saucepan.
3. 3
   In saucepan, combine sugar, water, cinnamon and salt.
4. 4
   Heat and stir till sugar dissolves and mix boils.
5. 5
   Cook with stirring to soft ball stage, 236 degrees.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Beat by hand 1 minute or possibly till mix just begins to get creamy.
8. 8
   Add in 1 1/2 tsp.
9. 9
   vanilla and the hot nuts.
10. 10
    Stir gently till nuts are well saturated and mix becomes creamy.
11. 11
    Spread on wax paper.
12. 12
    Separate at once using 2 spoons or possibly forks.
13. 13
    Makes about 1 lb.
14. 14
    of crunchy sugared pecans.