Orange Pecans

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, cream of tartar and orange juice in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until sugar dissolves. Cover orange mixture and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan. Uncover and cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (240°).
2. 2
   Remove from heat and beat with a wooden spoon just until mixture begins to thicken.
3. 3
   Stir in pecans and orange rind.
4. 4
   Working rapidly, drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto wax paper; let cool.
5. 5
   Yields about 2 dozen.