Orange Bergamot Nuts is a modern American recipe for a classic snack of pecan nuts coated in sugar syrup flavoured with orange zest and bergamot (bee balm) leaves that makes an excellent Halloween or Christmas treat. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Orange Bergamot Nuts.
Combine the sugar and water in a large frying pan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves then add the pecan nuts, orange zest and chopped bergamot leaves. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the syrup thickens and the pecans have a sugary appearance.
Take off the heat and turn the mixture onto a greaseproof (waxed) paper sheet to cool. As soon as you have poured the mixture on use a fork to quickly separate the nuts. Once cooled, transfer to a lidded container to store.
