Candied Pecans

Submitted by grandma2969

"these are hard to keep around"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 lb

ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1⁄2 cups pecans, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. Combine sugar, cinnamon, milk and water together, cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage, 234* on thermometer.
2. Remove from heat, stir in pecans and vanilla until mixture thickens.
3. Spread pecans on wax paper to harden.
4. Store in an airtight container.