Orange Flavored Nuts

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 c. Karo light corn syrup
  • 10 marshmallows
  • 1/2 tsp. orange extract
  • 3 c. walnuts or pecan halves
  • 10 drops food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. In heavy 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Cook to 238° or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball which flattens on removal from water; remove from heat.
  3. Mix in food coloring, marshmallows and orange flavoring, stirring until marshmallows are melted.
  4. Add nuts and stir until well coated.
  5. Turn onto waxed paper.
  6. Separate nuts while still warm.
  7. Makes 1 1/4 pounds.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

357 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 17.2g 22% DV
Carbs 49.5g 18% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 28.6g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 137mg 6% DV
Potassium 223.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 125.3mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 14.4mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 116.3mg 9% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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