Continuing our series of vintage pecan recipes, here are three pecan candies to make from Mary M. Wright’s 1915 book Candy-Making at Home. Mexican Penuche Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar ½ cup corn syrup 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon butter 6 ounces baking chocolate 1 cup Kosher pecan nuts Instructions: Mix the sugar, syrup, milk,…
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Several studies have shown that pecans have the ability to lower total cholesterol levels by at least 5% and LDL cholesterol by up to 10%. So how does this happen? Pecans are Naturally Cholesterol-Free Pecans start out as a filling cholesterol-free snack. So even if they didn’t have any additional health benefits, they would be…
This month, we continue our series of old-fashioned pecan recipes with three more types of candy using shelled pecans. All recipes are from Candy-Making at Home, written by Mary M. Wright in 1915. Chocolate Pecan Candy Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar ½ cup water ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ cup melted chocolate 1 teaspoon…
Pecan flour is easy to make for a variety of pecan recipes, but why should you bother in the first place? Pecan flour has several benefits that make it a worthwhile addition to your pantry. Healthy Alternative to Other Flours Pecan flour is a great way to receive the health benefits of pecans. One cup…
Vintage Pecan Cake Recipes Continuing our series of vintage pecan recipes, here are two recipes for pecan cake and icing from the early twentieth century. Maple Pecan Cake from The New Royal Cookbook (1922) Cake Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening 1 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs, separated 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1…
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Pecan flour is a wonderful alternative to wheat flour for cooking and baking. Not only does pecan flour add a warm, nutty flavor to your recipes, but also provides pecan health benefits from its high levels of protein, fiber, and Vitamin E. With certified bulk pecans, a sifter, and a food processor, coffee grinder, or…
La Luz, New Mexico: Every so often, customers want to know how to store pecans when buying pecans in bulk. Stahmanns Pecans processes and sells its brand of wholesale pecans for both commercial and industrial markets. The health benefit of pecans comes from a good source of protein, manganese, and unsaturated fats. However, these high…
Pecans star in many classic recipes, such as pecan sandies, pralines, and pecan pie. But these delicious nuts, given their nutritional value and versatility, can be used in a variety of new and unusual ways. Here are six unexpected yet delicious pecan recipes: Pecan Pesto — This recipe puts a twist on an Italian staple,…
Pecans have been a longtime favorite in American cuisine. Check out these delicious pecan recipes from vintage cookbooks. Pecan Macaroons from Woman’s Institute Library of Cookery, Volume 4 Ingredients: 1 egg white 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup pecan pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions: Beat the egg white until stiff and add the sugar gradually,…
Pecans are a tasty ingredient for tea bread. Check out just as few of the recipes discovered for this popular treat. Date Pecan Tea Bread Recipe from Taste of Home – “Packed with dates and pecans, this sweet bread is excellent on its own and even better topped with the chunky cream cheese spread.” Orange…
In May 2016, the U.S Department of Agriculture approved a Federal Marketing Order to fund a promotion campaign for pecans. This is similar to the funding and promotion already provided for other nuts in bulk such as almonds and pistachios. According the article “Are Americans About to Go Nuts for Pecans?” in Modern Farmer, pecan…