Pecan Glaze

In a saucepan, combine sugar, tartar and water; stir as mixture heats until sugar dissolves.

Wipe away any sugar crystals that may form on the side when dripped from a spoon.

Using a long, sharp pin, dip pecan halves, one at a time, into glaze and place on a buttered dish.

Work fast for glaze hardens rapidly. Dates, almonds, Brazil nuts, Malaga grapes, orange sections and even violets may be treated in this way.