Pumpkin Pecan Candy (Ball Shaped Candy) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I found this recipe in an old candy cookbook. If your looking for something a little different and not made with chocolate, then this is a good recipe to try. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut |
1 3/4 cups cooked pumpkin (15 oz can) |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
3 cups chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine the sugar, coconut, and pumpkin in a heavy medium saucepan.
2. Place over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Continue cooking, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and forms a ball, 15-20 minutes.
4. Stir in the vanilla.
5. 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.
6. Roll 1 Tablespoon of the mixture into balls between your palms. Roll the balls in the chpped pecans.
7. Store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
8. VARIATION:Pumpkin Pie Pecan Candy-Add 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1/8 tsp of ground cloves before cooking the pumpkin.
9. NOTE: I wasn't sure on the number of servings.you may get more or less.
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