*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Candied Pecans

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Creole                           Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      3 c  Pecan halves
      2 tb Butter or margarine
    1/2 c  Corn syrup, light
    1/2 c  Sugar

  1. Place pecans in 13x9x2-inch baking pan; heat in 250°F oven 5 minutes.

  2. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in corn syrup and
  half the sugar.  

  3. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil; boil without stirring 5 minutes.  

  4. Pour syrup over nuts, stirring constantly to coat evenly.  

  5. Bake in 250°F oven 1 hour, stirring several times.  

  6. Sprinkle nuts with remaining 1/4 cup sugar, tossing to coat evenly;
  immediately spread out on greased cookie sheets to cool.  

  7. Quickly separate into individual pecan halves; cool.  

  8. Store in tightly covered container.  

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