Pumpkin Pecan Candy (Ball Shaped Candy)

beckerd's Note:

I found this recipe in an old candy cookbook. If your looking for something a little different and not made with chocolate, then this is a good recipe to try.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 balls

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
• 1 ¾ cups cooked pumpkin (15 oz can)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Combine the sugar, coconut, and pumpkin in a heavy medium saucepan.
2. Place over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Continue cooking, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and forms a ball, 15-20 minutes.
4. Stir in the vanilla.
5. Place the cooked mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool. Cover the surface with plastic wrap or wax paper to avoid a skin forming.
6. Roll 1 Tablespoon of the mixture into balls between your palms. Roll the balls in the chpped pecans.
7. Store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
8. VARIATION:Pumpkin Pie Pecan Candy-Add 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1/8 tsp of ground cloves before cooking the pumpkin.
9. NOTE: I wasn't sure on the number of servings.you may get more or less.

Reviews

[StickyToffee]

I had some leftover coconut and pumpkin, so made 1/4 of this recipe. It was easy but a bit tedious to constantly stir, so put on the radio or watch TV. It's vegan since no animal products are used.