Directions:
- Combine the sugar, coconut, and pumpkin in a heavy medium saucepan.
- Place over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and forms a ball, 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Place the cooked mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool. Cover the surface with plastic wrap or wax paper to avoid a skin forming.
- Roll 1 Tablespoon of the mixture into balls between your palms. Roll the balls in the chpped pecans.
- Store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
- VARIATION:Pumpkin Pie Pecan Candy-Add 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1/8 tsp of ground cloves before cooking the pumpkin.
- NOTE: I wasn't sure on the number of servings.you may get more or less.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1686.8 Kcal (7062 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1292.7 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 143.63g | 221% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 11.79mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1125.64mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbs | 106.06g | 35% | |
| Sugars | 68.11g | 272% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.97g | 76% | |
| Protein | 19.97g | 40% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.2mg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 149.9mg | 15% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 439.66 Kcal (1841 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 336.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 37.44g | 221% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 3.07mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 293.39mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbs | 27.64g | 35% | |
| Sugars | 17.75g | 272% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.94g | 76% | |
| Protein | 5.21g | 40% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 39.1mg | 15% | |
* 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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