Orange-Sugared Pecans

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Sweet and citrusy orange-sugared pecans offer a crunchy, flavorful treat perfect for snacking or gifting, combining caramelized sugar with fresh orange zest and juice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Grated rind of 1 orange
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and water in a heavy pan.
  2. Cook without stirring to soft ball stage; remove from heat.
  3. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in orange rind, orange juice, and salt.
  5. Add pecans; stir until sugar begins to crystallize.
  6. Turn out onto cold baking sheets. Separate nuts using two forks.
  7. Let harden before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

219 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 18.1g 23% DV
Carbs 14.7g 5% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 5.7g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9694mg 100% DV
Potassium 251.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 24.2mg 27% DV
Calcium 36.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

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

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