Orange Glazed Pecans

These orange-flavored pecans are the perfect sweet snack for any time of day.

Makes: 8-10 servings
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Recipe Created By: Farming Feeds Alabama Cookbook
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white corn syrup
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2½ cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients except pecans, and bring to a boil in iron skillet. Boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and add pecans, coating them well with mixture. Let cook in the warm mixture for 1 minute.
  3. Pour onto waxed paper and let cool. Separate into pieces.

Nutriton Facts per Serving: Calories – 349, Total Fat – 24.9g, Sodium – 8mg, Total Carbohydrates – 32.8g, Protein – 3.7g **Nutrition information is calculated using an online calorie calculator. Variations may exist. Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Notes

These sweet nuts are perfect to give as a holiday food gift!

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