Pecan Clusters
photo by Annacia
- Ready In:
- 12mins
- Ingredients:
- 2
- Yields:
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2 dozen candies
ingredients
- 1 lb bittersweet chocolate or 1 lb semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1⁄4 cups pecan halves, toasted
directions
- Microwave chocolate in 8-inch glass baking dish uncovered on high power about 1 minute; stir. Microwave, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted, about 1 minute. Add pecans and stir to coat.
- Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Using soup spoons, drop pecans in 24 mounts on waxed paper. Let stand until hardened, refrigerating if necessary. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
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I really wish that I could give this simple recipe 10 stars. I used the amounts for 1 dozen and got 17 heavenly pieces. The pecans were toasted for 10 mins @350F at which time they were browning and their aroma was Divine. I chose dark (but not bittersweet) chocolate which worked beautifully for me but these could be so easily made with any chocolate that you prefer. I promise you that if you make these clusters for a holiday (or at any time of year) they won't be around for long, so think ahead and make lots!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!