Sugared Pecan Halves

Name: Sugared Pecan Halves
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c sugar; 1/2 c orange juice; 2 Tbsp crisco butter flavor shortening; 2 Tbsp light corn syrup; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 2 pkg ( 6 oz each ) pecan halves ( 4 cups )

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By donna clark
@donnacl

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

1 1/2 c

sugar
1/2 c

orange juice
2 Tbsp

crisco butter flavor shortening
2 Tbsp

light corn syrup
1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp

ground cloves
2 pkg

( 6 oz each ) pecan halves ( 4 cups )
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How to Make Sugared Pecan Halves

Step-by-Step

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.

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