Description
A delightful mix of sweet, crunchy, and slightly salty pecans, perfect for snacks or as toppings for salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw pecans
- 1 cup sugar (granulated or brown)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: pecans, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a medium sauté pan over low heat.
- Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until dissolved.
- Add the pecans and toss them until thoroughly coated.
- Spread the pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a touch of cayenne pepper. Use heavy-bottomed pans to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: candied pecans, sweet snack, holiday treats, party food, easy recipes