Skinni Candied Pecans

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Skinni Candied Pecans

This recipe actually came from my mom and is super easy! One thing to note on this recipe is to “know” your microwave. When I say “know,” I mean to know how to set the setting on medium/low. These pecans can quickly turn from candied to burnt, if you don’t keep an eye on them and have the heat setting too high. I have fallen victim to overcooking the pecans to a black burnt crisp. Also, this recipe is easy to double, but I suggest beginning with the one I have listed before doubling. This is just in case it takes you a couple of tries to “know” your microwave (like me). Other than those warnings, it is a very simple recipe and tastes just as good as the candied pecans from sporting events/concerts! The candied pecans taste even better if they come fresh from a friend’s pecan tree (Thanks Melita)!

Ingredients

1.       1/4 cup Splenda

2.       2 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar Blend

3.       1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

4.       2 tablespoons Half Calorie Orange Juice-I use Trop 50-No Pulp

5.       1 cup halved pecans

Directions

1.       In a glass dish (I prefer a glass measuring cup), combine ingredients 1-4.

2.       After ingredients are mixed, then add pecans.

3.       Cook in microwave 3 minutes on medium (the setting I use on my microwave is 4).

4.       Stir.

5.       Cook another 2 minutes on medium.

6.       Spread on wax paper, pre-sprayed with pam.

7.       Allow to cool and harden.

8.       Break up and enjoy!

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