Mexican Orange Candy Recipe

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Mexican Orange Candy
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Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups scalded milk
  • 1 cup pecans
  • granted rind of 2 oranges

Directions:

  1. Melt 1 cup sugar in large pan over medium heat while milk is scalding in another saucepan.
  2. When sugar is melted and a golden brown color add hot milk all at once stirring constantly.
  3. Add remaining sugar and keep stirring until dissolved.
  4. Cook until it forms a hard ball in water or use a candy thermometer.
  5. Just before it is done add grated orange rind, butter and nuts.
  6. Remove from heat and beat until creamy.
  7. Pour into a buttered 9 square pan to cool.
  8. Cut into squares when cooled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 411.72 Kcal (1724 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.25g 34%
Cholesterol 20.95mg 7%
Sodium 14.6mg 1%
Potassium 134.64mg 3%
Total Carbs 54.29g 18%
Sugars 52.32g 209%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 7%
Protein 2.99g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 54.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 374.97 Kcal (1570 kJ)
Calories from fat 182.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.27g 34%
Cholesterol 19.08mg 7%
Sodium 13.3mg 1%
Potassium 122.63mg 3%
Total Carbs 49.45g 18%
Sugars 47.65g 209%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 7%
Protein 2.72g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 49.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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