Best Orange Sugared Pecans Recipes

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH SUGARED PECANS

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There are many versions of this salad out there but I couldn't find one exactly like mine here on 'Zaar so I thought I'd throw mine in the mix.

Provided by Krista Roes

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup sugared pecans
8 cups lettuce
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 cup sliced celery
canned mandarin oranges

Steps:

For sugared pecans: combine sugar, margarine, orange juice, cinnamon and red pepper and cook to boiling. Boil for 1 minute. Add pecans and coat well. Bake on cookie sheet at 200 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in air-tight container.
For dressing: combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 1 hour.
For salad: combine ingredients, adding pecans and oranges last. Add dressing and gently toss.
Preparation time does not include cooking pecans.

ORANGE-SUGARED PECANS

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I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange juice concentrate. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and orange zest. , Beat until mixture thickens and loses its gloss, about 2 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE SUGARED PECANS

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Make and share this Orange Sugared Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories Candy

Time 35m

Yield 30 pecans, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and orange juice concentrate.
Cook over medium high heat, without stirring, until candy thermometer read 238 soft ball stage.
Remove from the heat, stir in pecans and orange peel.
Beat with a spoon until mixture thickens and loses its gloss, about 2 minutes.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to harden.
Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.9, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 0.7, Carbohydrate 86.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 81.7, Protein 4.8

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