Sugared Nuts

6 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups pecan halves

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine sugar, water, cinnamon, and cream of tartar in a small Dutch oven; stir well. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240°). Remove from heat. Add vanilla and pecans, and stir until sugar begins to harden.
  2. 2
    Immediately spread pecans on waxed paper, and separate into clusters with a spoon. Let cool.

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