Orange Sugared Pecans

DIRECTIONS

• In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and orange juice concentrate.
• Cook over medium high heat, without stirring, until candy thermometer read 238 soft ball stage.
• Remove from the heat, stir in pecans and orange peel.
• Beat with a spoon until mixture thickens and loses its gloss, about 2 minutes.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to harden.
• Store in an airtight container.