Pecan Show Entries ‘Exceptional’
The quality of nuts entered in this year’s county pecan show was “exceptional,” according to Extension Agent Charlene Belew. Zane Eoff had the champion Common Pecan, with Eugene Hirt winning reserve champion; Delmar Batla took champion Classic Pecan and Deanie Craft was reserve champion; champion Seedling Pecan honors went to Katy Multer, with Craft again winning reserve champion. Winners will advance to regional competition in Stanton.
With 30 entries in the pecan show cooking division, the Grand Champion Adult entry was Debbie Schraeder’s Nature Bread, with Carol Batla’s Carmel Apple Dessert taking Reserve Grand Champion. The Grand Champion Youth entry was Spiked Pecan Sticky Buns prepared by Sarah Avery, with the Reserve Champion Youth award going to Katy Multer for Pecan Butter Crunch Toffee.