Orange Candied Nuts

Orange Candied Nuts

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 T. white vinegar
1/4 cup grated orange peel, from about 3 large oranges
1/2 lb. pecan halves
1/2 lb. whole blanched almonds

Butter a jelly roll pan and set aside. Put sugar and orange juice in 3 to 4 quart pan. Bring mixture to boil over medium high heat. Insert candy thermometer. Add vinegar and boil syrup until it reaches 300 on candy thermometer or until syrup reaches the hard crack stage. Remove from heat and add orange peel and nuts to syrup. Stir to coat nuts evenly. Press mixture into prepared pan. Flatten with spatula into single layer. Cool to room temperature. Separate nuts by breaking into pieces. May be stored in airtight container for several months. Makes 4 cups nuts.