Sugared Pecans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. shelled pecan halves
2 c. sugar
2/3 c. water
grated rind of 1 orange

Preparation

Mix sugar and water and boil together until syrup spins a thread, then continue cooking slowly until mixture reaches soft ball stage.
Remove from heat.
Add grated orange rind and stir until foamy.
Stir in shelled pecans, being sure candy coats each one.
Pour onto lightly greased dish.
Nuts may be separated using 2 forks while candy is still warm or you may let candy cool and harden, then break into lumps.