Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans

• 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Put pecans and oil in a flat baking pan; stir until pecans are coated. Roast in 300° oven 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool.
2. Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water in a saucepan; cook, stirring, over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
3. Boil to 236° of a candy thermometer or to
4. soft ball stage.
5. Remove from heat; blend in vanilla. Add pecans and stir until mixture is creamy. Turn out onto waxed paper and use a fork to separate pecans.
6. A small amount of syrup dropped into chilled water forms a ball, but is soft enough to flatten when picked up with fingers (234° to 240°).