Candied Pecans
If you're a fan of candied nuts, you'll love this recipe for Candied Pecans! They're super easy to make and are the perfect sweet and crunchy snack. Everyone loves these for the holiday season!
Servings 4 cups
Calories 915kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt - less if you prefer more sweet taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and water.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring often until the mixture is bubbling and the sugars have melted. This should take about 1 minute.
- Stir in the pecans until they are well coated with the sauce.
- Continue to stir and cook for about 2-3 additional minutes, or until the pecans look candied and smell nutty. Watch them closely because the pecans can burn quite quickly.
- Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet and spread them into a single layer.
- Allow them to cool completely and then break them apart before serving.
- Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Or you can store them in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, and in the freezer for about a month or so.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 915kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 39g