Recipe for Candied Pecans
Servings 12 servings
How To Candy Pecans - The Easy Way! These Candied Pecans are a delicious addition to any fall dish. They're perfect on sweet potatoes, pumpkin pies, they also make a lovely addition to salads and yogurt. Or, just eat them straight up!
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1½ cups light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add 3 cups pecan halves to a large nonstick skillet and toast for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often. Transfer the toasted pecans to a bowl and set aside.
- In the now empty skillet, add 4 tablespoons water with 1½ cups light brown sugar to a large skillet and stir just until combined with the sugar, DO NOT STIR AGAIN UNTIL PECANS ARE ADDED.
- Cook over medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to boil.
- Once it's boiling in the center, add the toasted 3 cups pecan halves 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- Stir continuously for about a minute making sure to evenly coat the pecans with the sugar coating.
- Turn heat to low and stir continuously for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Let nuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally so they don't stick to the pan.
- Spread pecans out on parchment or wax paper, breaking up any large clumps. Allow them to fully cool then package for gifts, store in a plastic bag or container, or start snacking!
Notes
- Make about 12 (1/4 cup) servings.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months in the freezer for 3 months on a shelf.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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