Homemade Candied Pecans
Deliciously crunchy and lightly sweet, these homemade candied pecans are perfect for snacking, topping salads, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the pecans and vanilla extract to the pot and gently stir to coat every pecan.
- Continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts.
- Carefully pour the pecans onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread them in a single layer.
- Allow the candied pecans to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider toasting the pecans beforehand. Can substitute different nuts or add flavor variations like bourbon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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