Orange Glazed Pecans

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice (juice of 1 orange)
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • generous pinch of cloves
  • shake of nutmeg
  • 2 c. pecan halves

Directions

  1. 1
    Oil a work surface, i.e., counter top, marble slab, flat baking sheet.
  2. 2
    Combine orange peel, juice, sugar and spices in medium size saucepan.
  3. 3
    Stir until sugar is dissolved and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  4. 4
    Add the pecans a few at a time, stirring constantly.
  5. 5
    When all the pecans have been added, continue to cook until pecans begin to lose their shine (2 to 3 minutes or more); remove pan from heat and continue to stir until all the pecans are clinging in a mass.
  6. 6
    Spread pecans on oiled surface to cool.
  7. 7
    Use 2 forks to separate pecans so they are not stuck together.
  8. 8
    When pecans are cooled and crisp, store in a covered jar.
  9. 9
    Makes 2 cups.

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