Sugared Pecans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. shelled pecans
2 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. water
grated rind of 1 orange

Preparation

Boil water and sugar until it becomes a syrup and can spin a thread.
Cook a few minutes longer or until mixture will form a soft ball in cold water.
Remove from heat; add grated rind and stir until candy coats the nuts.
Pour onto a marble surface or onto wax paper.