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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Easily-made, this unusual confection is wonderful as a holiday treat. Include it with other candies for a welcome gift. Deliciossso!!! Ingredients:
1/2 cup pure pale syrup |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon butter |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ginger |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/8 teaspoon allspice |
salt, dash |
1 1/2 cups pecans |
Directions:
1. In medium saucepan, combine syrup and sugar.
2. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3. Using a candy thermometer, cook syrup without stirring until temperature reaches 236 degrees of the soft ball stage.
4. Remove from heat. Add butter, spices and salt.
5. Stir in nuts, then beat with spoon until syrup begins to thicken and becomes slightly creamy in color.
6. Spread on waxed paper, separating nuts with a fork.
7. Cool, then store in airtight container.
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