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Christmas: Candied Pecans

Source of Recipe

From "Festive Holiday Recipes" by Addie Gundry


Recipe Introduction

"If you've got guests coming in and out of the house throughout December, it's always nice to have a bowl of candied nuts on a side table for easy munching. Put them in a decorative jar, and you've got a fun gift to give to the neighbors."

List of Ingredients

◦  1¾ cups granulated sugar
◦  ½ cup boiling water
◦  ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
◦  1 tsp ground cinnamon
◦  ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
◦  ¼ tsp cream of tartar
◦  1 pound pecans
◦  1 tsp vanilla extract


Recipe

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, boiling water, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cream of tartar. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans, then the vanilla. Stir until the pecans are fully coated.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the pecans on top. Using a fork, separate the pecans and let cool for 10 to 20 minutes. Pour into a party bowl and serve.


Makes 3 cups