Sugared Pecan Halves
By
donna clark
@donnacl
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I like to make this and give out to co-workers or friends for the hoildays. It's not hard to make but really good to eat,
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Serves:
about 4 cups
Cook:
20 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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1 1/2 csugar
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1/2 corange juice
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2 Tbspcrisco butter flavor shortening
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2 Tbsplight corn syrup
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1/2 tspground cinnamon
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1/4 tspground cloves
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2 pkg( 6 oz each ) pecan halves ( 4 cups )
How to Make Sugared Pecan Halves
- In a 2-quart saucepan combine sugar, orange juice, CRISCO shortening, corn syrup, cinnamon & cloves. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, to 240 on a candy thermometer. Stir in pecans. Pour onto greased baking sheet, spreading to a thin layer. Cook completely. Break to separate nuts.
