Description
Candied pecans are buttery, packed with brown sugar and cinnamon, and perfect on top of desserts or savory foods. These sweet and salty nuts are also a great snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the pecans and stir continuously for 3 minutes, until the pecans are lightly toasted.
- Add in the brown sugar, and stir for an additional 2 minutes, until the sugar is melted.
- Stir in the cinnamon and salt, then add the water.
- Cook, while stirring continuously, until the water is evaporated, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla and stir until combined.
- Remove the nuts from the heat and spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, until the candied pecans are fragrant and lightly crisp.
- Remove the nuts from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Notes
- Store candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week, or in the freezer for 6 months.
- You can use other types of nuts if you prefer, or use a mixture of different nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 6.9 g
- Sodium: 17.1 mg
- Fat: 19.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.5 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 5.1 mg
