Candied pecans are a sweet and crunchy snack that can be enjoyed on their own or as a topping for salads and desserts. They are made by coating pecans in a sugar and spice mixture before baking them to caramelized perfection.
Candied pecans are a sweet and crunchy snack that can be enjoyed on their own or as a topping for salads and desserts. They are made by coating pecans in a sugar and spice mixture before baking them to caramelized perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans halved
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or substitute with brown sugar for richer flavor
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the pecans to the bowl and stir until they are well coated with the sugar mixture.
- Spread the pecans in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pecans are golden brown and caramelized.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will become more crunchy as they cool.
- Serve the candied pecans as a snack or use them as a topping for salads and desserts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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These candied pecans are amazing! I made them for my family and they disappeared in no time. So crunchy and sweet!
I totally agree! These pecans are a hit at my house too. I added some sea salt and it made them even better! 😋
They were okay, but a bit too sweet for my taste, I think I’ll try cutting down the sugar next time.
CANDIED PECANS = LIFE. I’d eat these every day if I could! 😋
Who even thought of mixing nuts with sugar? Very strange to me, but my friends seemed to like them.
Yum! I’m gonna use maple syrup instead of sugar next time. Can’t wait to try it! 😊
Eh, they tasted okay, but I think I messed up the sugar part. Not sweet enough. Maybe more sugar?
I don’t know about adding vanilla. Seems weird. But… I’ll try it next time. 🤔
These candied pecans are awesome! Made them for my family and they couldn’t get enough. Definitely a repeat!
Pecans are my favorite and this recipe is so easy! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
I followed the recipe exactly, but mine burned at 20 minutes! Maybe my oven runs hot? Disappointed.