Orange Spiced Nuts in a Jar

Attach to Jar: Orange Spiced Nuts

Directions:
Open jar. Enjoy!
3 cups pecan halves [345 g]
1 cup sugar [200 g]
1/3 cup orange juice [83 ml]
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cloves

Spread the pecans on a jelly roll pan. Toast at 275°F for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat to the soft-ball stage (236°F). Remove from the heat. Stir in the nuts. Using a slotted spoon, remove the nuts and spread on waxed paper. Separate and let dry 3 hours. Place in quart jar to present as gift.