Orange Pecans

By Tonya_Speed

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash of cinnamon
• 5 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 teaspoons orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups whole pecans
• Candy thermometer
• Parchment or wax paper

Preparation

Step 1

Line baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
Combine sugar, cream, salt and cinnamon in heavy saucepan and cook, stirring frequently. Bring to 235 degrees.
Stir in orange zest and juice. Remove from heat and add pecans. Stir well to coat.
Spread pecans over lined baking sheet to cool.