Candied Pecans

My Easy Candied Pecans Recipe is the perfect sweet and salty snack, gift, or salad topper! These are quick to make and the perfect garnish for sweet and savory dishes!

This is the BEST Candied Pecan Recipe Ever!

Actually, not only are these candied pecans the best, but they are incredibly easy to make. Today I am going to share all my favorite ways to enjoy these glazed pecans…because there are many! This is an easy recipe that I have been making for years, and I’m not sure what took me so long to share. I use pecans a lot in my recipes like this Pecan Pie Cheesecake, Caramel Pecan Coffee Cake, and of course my Pecan Pie Recipe.

Every time I go to Trader Joe’s I pick up a pack of their Pecan Pralines (I think that’s what they’re called) because they are omg so delicious. If you haven’t tried them, you NEED to. But what I realized, is that candied pecans are incredibly easy to make, and let’s face it, nothing is better than warm, sweet and salty nuts right out of the oven.

How To Make Candied Pecans

Glazed or candied nuts of any sort are really easy to make. I have a fantastic Glazed Macadamia Nut Recipe here on my site that is RIDICULOUSLY good. But these Candied Pecans take two steps…one in the skillet and then a few minutes in the oven.

The oven portion of the recipe is solely to crisp up the pecans. You can skip this step if you want to, but when the sugary coating gets crunchy it’s the BEST!

1. You toast the pecans lightly in some butter in a large skillet, this brings out the natural flavors!
2. Next you add in some brown sugar and stir constantly until it melts and starts to caramelize.
3. Toss in some cinnamon, salt, and water too. You can skip the cinnamon if you want, but definitely don’t skip the salt. You can use kosher or sea salt. OR if you’re sensitive to salt you can wait until the end and salt them to taste when they come out of the oven.
4. Don’t forget the vanilla. Add in some vanilla before you out them in the oven for another layer of flavor!
5. Spread them on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake them for just a few minutes until the are lightly crisp and a little toasty. It will only take a few minutes.

What Else Can You Add To Homemade Candied Pecans?

You can switch up the flavor profile of these glazed nuts easily! Here are a few things to add:

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to make them sweet and savory
• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to give them a little heat
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice to make them a seasonal treat
• 1 teaspoon orange zest for a citrus kick

What Can You Use Candied Pecans On?

Candied nuts are super versatile!

• You can simply use them as a snack, or as a salad topper!
• You can easily chop them up and use them in your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe!
• You can use them as a garnish on a carrot cake.
• Chop them up and sprinkle them on your favorite chicken recipe!

I hope you enjoy these Candied Pecans as much as we do in my house! Give them a try!

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