Pumpkin Pecan Candy (Ball Shaped Candy) – a delicious recipe with sugar, coconut, pumpkin, vanilla, pecans. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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Combine the sugar, coconut, and pumpkin in a heavy medium saucepan.
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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.
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Stir in the vanilla.
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Place the cooked mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool.
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Cover the surface with plastic wrap or wax paper to avoid a skin forming.
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Roll 1 Tablespoon of the mixture into balls between your palms.
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Roll the balls in the chpped pecans.
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Store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
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VARIATION:Pumpkin Pie Pecan Candy-Add 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1/8 tsp of ground cloves before cooking the pumpkin.
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NOTE: I wasn't sure on the number of servings.you may get more or less.
954
kcal
Calories
59
g
Fat
112
g
Carbs
7
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut, 1 ¾ cups cooked pumpkin (15 oz can), ½ teaspoon vanilla, and more.
Yes, Pumpkin Pecan Candy (Ball Shaped Candy) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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