Sugared Pecans with Orange Flavor

[brigid]

1 c. milk
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 stick butter
1 qt. pecan halves
Juice of 1 med. orange
1/2 tsp. orange extract

Boil sugar and milk until it forms a soft ball on med. heat. Add juice and boil again to same consistency. Add butter, extract, and stir thoroughly. Place pecans in a large bowl. Pour hot syrup over pecans and stir with a wooden spoon until creamy. Drop on wax paper and separate each pecan. Store in air tight container. Flavor will improve in a day or two.

This is an even better recipe than it sounds. It is beautiful for a holiday table!

[K. Slink]

This sounds like a keeper, should bring some smiles to my holiday table.....

[brigid]

We have used this recipe every year since I was a child. It is beloved for a reason, as you will soon discover when you make it!

[Kateri-Marie]

sounds interesting....................................... ............

[brigid]

I'm afraid it is addicting! ...................

[brigid]

Probably gonna make these for Easter! They are really easy, so don't fret about that! Try them, and it could become a family tradition for you. You will notice how quickly they vanish, plus they are pretty!