Pumpkin Pecan Pie Candy
It’s the third day of A Week of Pumpkin. And today we’re going to mix it up a bit. I don’t make candy. It’s just not my thing. I like to make things that go into the oven. But I wanted to step out of my comfort zone for a minute to try these candies.
My friend KT really liked these candies. I thought they were a bit too sweet. I know I used sweetened coconut instead of unsweetened, but I reduced the sugar by 1/2 cup. If I made these again, I might reduce the sugar by another 1/4 cup or so. These candies taste like a pumpkin flavored pecan pie and were really fun and messy to make. These would go great on a holiday treats tray for sure.
Pumpkin Pecan Pie Candy
Yield: 30 pieces
Ingredients:
1 (15oz) can pure pumpkin
2 cups white sugar - since my coconut was sweetened, I cut the sugar down to 1 1/2 cups
2 cups unsweetened coconut - I couldn't find unsweetened, so I used sweetened coconut
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin, sugar, coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. On medium heat, cook and mix together and allow sugar to dissolve. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture forms into a ball, about 15-20 minutes. Have patience, it will eventually turn into a ball once the liquid evaporates.
Remove mixture from heat and add in vanilla. Transfer to a heat safe bowl and cover mixture with plastic wrap so a skin does not form. Chill in refrigerator until cool.
Using a cookie scoop that is about a TBSP size, scoop up balls and roll in the palm of your hands. Roll balls in the chopped pecan, coating all sides. Put back in fridge to let set.
Store in airtight container up to a week.
Recipe from Cathy's Kitchen Journey
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I think I’m going to have to try this recipe this weekend. Thanks for posting it!
what a great idea using the kisses!
What a great twist on caramel corn!
This is perfect for Halloween…delicious!
Mmm I’ve seen this in a few places and have been craving it!! I didn’t realize it used the pumpkin kisses 🙂
Sues
Now, this is a FUN idea!!! Pumpkin + popcorn, who knew? 😉
Wow that looks amazing and the last photo is stunning!
ok, this is the second post using those kisses – HOW have I not seen them in the store???……I think I try and stay away from the candy section! LOL
This sounds AMAZING!! Thanks!!
~TidyMom
I love the pumpkin spice kisses. What a great way to use them. Thanks for sharing and I am definitely going to try this recipe!
I keep seeing great ideas using those kisses and they’re always being melted first. Genius. I’m going to try this, but with air popped popcorn instead. Sounds awesome.
You’re right about those Kisses, one is enough. I used some in brownies and they were even better than eating them straight out of the wrapper.
Love your popcorn and I have some of those kisses left over.
~ingrid
This recipe looks amazing!! I love those Pumpkin Spice Kisses!