Sugared Pecans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/3 c. orange juice
1 tsp. orange rind
1 lb. pecans, sliced

Preparation

Mix sugar, water and juice; boil to soft ball stage or 240\u00b0 on a candy thermometer.
Remove from burner; add orange rind and pecans and stir until syrup looks cloudy.
Pour onto heavy wax paper as mixture cools.
Break apart.