Welcome to Adams Pecan
Hello, I am Kim Adams Graham, Manager of Adams Pecan LLC in Union Springs, Alabama. I am the third generation of Adams in the pecan business. I also have the fourth generation in training, my nieces Abby Elaine Adams and Leslie Claire Adams.
On August 28, 1941 George H. and Elma E. Adams purchased a home and property on Peachburg Road along Chunnenuggee Ridge in Union Springs, Alabama. The property contained some 2000 pecan trees that were planted 25-30 years prior.
John, my father, remembers approximately 100 employees who picked up pecans by hand out of the pecan orchards and poured them into "croaker sacks" or burlap bags. After school John and his brothers Joe and Tom would load the bags on wagons or flatbed trucks with scales mounted on the back to weigh the bags. The wages for picking up pecans was 2 cents per pound.
These are the beginnings of Adams Pecan...

Southern Tradition
Harvesting...
During the winter months, pecan trees are dormant and have no leaves. In the spring the trees begin to “bud out” forming new growth with leaves, tassels, and pecan nutlets. During this period the nutlets are pollinated and begin to grow.
Over the next six months the nuts gradually grow larger and larger as the orchard is maintained. This maintenance includes fertilizing, bush hogging, removing broken limbs and various other care.
When pecan nuts are fully mature, the shuck begins to separate from the shell, exposing the pecans for the process of drying. The speed and completeness of this drying depends on the variety of pecan and weather conditions. Harvesting is usually delayed until the shucks have been completely dried and are brittle enough to be shaken from the branches without damaging the trees.
The quantity of pecans and size of the tree determines the most economical method of harvesting. Pecans on young trees can be shaken by hand. They can be caught on tarpaulins or large sheets.
The method of harvesting from large trees is completely mechanized, by removing pecans with a tree shaker, sweeping them into rows, and picking them up with nut harvesters. Pecans are then separated from leaves, small limbs and other debris at a Pecan Cleaning Plant by various cleaning machines. After cleaning, the pecans are always stored in a cool, dry place.
Pecans are sampled and purchased on the basis of percentshell-out and kernel quality, and the color and nut size.

Union Springs 1
Union Springs

Union Springs 2
Union Springs, the county seat of Bullock County, was founded in 1835 and in 1844 was incorporated by the State of Alabama Legislature. History records Bullock County as having been first settled by the Creek Indians during the early 1800’s. As the Indians moved out, families from surrounding states moved in. Homes, churches and schools were built, laying the foundation for Union Springs. Today, I am very proud of my city, its history and heritage, and especially the lives of those who built, worked, and worshipped here.
You are invited to take a “Windshield Tour” of the city. Special interest is the central business district consisting of 47 commercial and governmental buildings that found on the National Register of Historic Places. We have one of the finest courthouses in Alabama and the only one in the state constructed in the Second Empire Style. Behind the courthouse, we have the 1897 Bullock County Jail. It is a three-story brick structure with original cell bars and trap door used for hangings, all still intact.
Directly behind the 1912 Carnegie Library is the Confederate Cemetery, although soldiers from both sides of the Civil War rest there beneath the oaks and pines. We have a 1909 church (with original German Art stained glass) converted into a theater, a log house built in 1851, a Baptist church established in 1849 with the slave gallery still intact, and countless other historical treasures that only a charming southern town could offer.
Visitors to such a small town will be surprised at the number of beautiful homes and churches of varied architecture and interest. Many of the homes were standing well before the Civil War, and numerous others were the plantation mansions of the barons of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Driving along Powell Street and then to the north end of Prairie Street gives a glimpse into Union Springs' unrivaled history!
Our Peachburg Road boasts one of the oldest public gardens in the United States, Chunnenugee Garden, established in 1847 -- not to mention a waterfall that has been enjoyed by locals for over a century! The Chunnenuggee Garden Club is the oldest chartered garden club in the United States.
Please, come to Union Springs, take the windshield tour, see the jail, houses and cemetery, and drop by Adams Pecans! For more information on Union Springs, visit www.unionspringsalabama.com
Our Products

Shelled Pecan Pieces
Shelled
Pecan Pieces
Small enough to work perfectly in cookies, brownies and cakes

Chocolate Covered Pecans
Chocolate
Covered Pecans
Perfect for holiday entertaining, in a gift basket or as a special treat for you and your family

Shelled Pecan Halves
Shelled
Pecan Halves
Beautiful on baked goods, delicious as a snack, and perfect for glazing or roasting

Crunchy Pecan Pralines
Crunchy
Pecan Pralines
Just like candy... A great snack right out of the bag

5 LB In-Shell Pecans
5 LB
In-Shell Pecans
Available in Papershell or Stuart. Fresh from the orchards.
Product Descriptions
1 LB Bag of Pecan Halves
We use the finest #1 quality new crop pecans available. Absolutely delicious!!
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1 LB Bag of Pecan Pieces
We use the finest #1 quality new crop pecans available. Absolutely delicious!!
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1 LB Bag of Pecan Meal
We use the finest #1 quality new crop pecans available. Absolutely delicious!!
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½ LB Bag of Milk Chocolate Covered Pecans
Large pecan halves roasted, salted, and covered with rich milk chocolate.
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½ LB Bag of White Chocolate Covered Pecans
Sweet, creamy white chocolate covered over large roasted and salted pecans.
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½ LB Bag of Crunchy Praline Pecans
Select #1 quality pecans covered with a crunchy New Orleans praline coating. Hand made in old-fashioned copper kettles.
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½ LB Bag of Roasted & Salted Pecans
Large fancy halves roasted and salted to perfection. A classic Southern tradition.
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5 LB Bag of Papershell Pecans
Still in the shell, straight from the orchards.
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5 LB Bag of Stuart Pecans
Still in the shell, straight from the orchards.
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The Pecan Cookbook
Pecan recipes, facts and helpful hints.
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Recipes
Salted Pecans
1 stick butter
Dash of black pepper
4 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
½ teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
1 Tablespoon Garlic Salt
4 cups Pecans
Melt butter; add Worcestershire Sauce, garlic salt, pepper and Tabasco. Place pecans on a baking pan. Pour mixture over pecans and bake 30-40 minutes at 300 degrees. Stir a couple of times while baking.
Recipe by: Ginger Austin
Cheese Log
1 Small Package Velveeta Cheese
½ Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1 Small Cream Cheese
¼ Cup Chopped Pecans
Paprika
Mix all ingredients except paprika and shape into a round log. Roll in paprika, chill and cut in slices and serve with crackers.
Recipe by: Kim Adams Graham
Pink Salad
1 Can Cherry Pie Filling
1 (8 ounce) Carton Sour Cream
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Large Carton Cool Whip
1 (8 ounce) Can Crushed Pineapple
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Cup Chopped PecansDrain Pineapple and mix ingredients together. Chill and enjoy.
Recipe by: Susan Adams Jordan
Dump Cake
1 Large Can Crushed Pineapple with Juice
1 Yellow Cake Mix
1 Large Can Cherry Pie Filling
1 ½ Cups Chopped Pecans
2 Sticks Melted Margarine
Layer above ingredients (in order) into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Bake 1 hour on 325 degrees.
Recipe by: Shirley Adams
German Chocolate Cake
1 Cup Coconut
1 Stick Oleo, melted
1 Cup Pecans
8 Ounce Cream Cheese
1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Box Powdered SugarSprinkle chopped pecans and coconut in bottom of 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Mix cake according to directions. Pour cake batter over nuts and coconut. Blend margarine, sugar and cream cheese. Smooth over cake mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
Recipe by: Betty Adams
Tim’s Pecan Pie
3 Eggs, Slightly Beaten
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup Dark Corn Syrup
1 ½ Cups Pecan Halves
1 Cup Sugar
4 Deep Dish Pie Crust Shell
2 Tablespoons Melted OleoPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix eggs, dark corn syrup, sugar, oleo, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour into frozen crust. Bake on cookie sheet 50 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Be Careful not to over bake.
Recipe by: Tim Graham
Chocolate Crumble Dessert
Crumble brownies on dessert plate. Top with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce and pecans.
Recipe by: Justin Graham

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Our Location
Adams Pecan, LLC
324 Ellis St Union Springs
Union Springs, AL 36089
Contact Us
Phone: (334) 850-8230
(334) 738-3300
Email: kimgrahamusa@gmail.com
Our Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SundayClosed