Description
Vintage Southern Flavor Perfect for Parties or Snacking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 scant cup milk
- 1 tbsp. vinegar
- 2 lb. Diamond Pecan Halves (shelled)
- Rind of 1 orange (grated)
Instructions
- Place Pecan halves into large mixing bowl.
- Mix lightly with orange rind.
- Cook sugar, milk and vinegar at medium heat until syrup forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water. (watch and stir carefully 15-20 minutes is my experience)
- Remove from heat and pour over pecans and rind.
- Beat the mixture until it begins to sugar(crystallize) and quickly pour on waxed paper lined cookie sheet spreading out carefully (mixture is HOT).
- Separate nuts with two forks when candy has cooled.
Notes
Candy making is affected by the weather. It is impossible to make good hard candies in a moist, hot atmosphere. They become sticky, then sugary. So make these on a cool, dry day. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, bring to room temp before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sweets/Desserts
- Cuisine: Southern
