Description
Learn how to make irresistible candied pecans with this easy recipe. These sweet and crunchy nuts are perfect for snacking, topping salads, or giving as gifts during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans:
- 2 cups pecan halves
Candy Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Sugar Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cook Pecans: In a large skillet over medium heat, add water and vanilla extract, then stir in the pecans. Cook for about 3 minutes until coated.
- Add Sugar Coating: Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and coat evenly.
- Bake: Spread the pecans on the baking sheet, bake for 25-30 minutes until golden, stirring halfway through.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Great as salad toppers or edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
