Granny and Paw Paw mark the Christmas season with the ripened fruit of their Satsuma, Louisiana Sweet and Bloody Navel trees. With all of that fruit, there is plenty to share. Pecans are also in season, which makes the combination of the two a natural pairing. These yummy Orange Pecans are a Christmas tradition. Set out with Candied Orange Peel and Fantasy Fudge.
by Granny–Dolores Borel
Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon water
3 Tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange peel — grated
1 1/2 cups pecans (Elizabeth uses 2 cups.)
Method
Cook all but pecans until soft boil stage. It doesn’t take long. The syrup will begin to thicken. Pour in pecans and stir until it begins to turn white. Turn out on wax paper and separate.
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