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Georgia Spiced Pecans

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 2 1/ 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 cups pecan halves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and milk in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook to the soft-ball stage (234–238 degrees on a candy thermometer). Add the pecans and vanilla and stir well. Using a slotted spoon, drop single pecans on a sheet of waxed paper; allow to cool.

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TagsCandyDessertSouthernAmericanPecanNutCinnamonHerbs & SpicesSnack5 Ingredients or FewerCandy ThermometerChristmasCookbooks
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