Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory, these Easy Candied Pecans evoke nostalgia while adding a crunchy, buttery treat to your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Once melted, add in the sugar and stir until combined.
- Toss in the pecans and stir well, ensuring each nut gets coated with the buttery mixture.
- Continue stirring for about 5-7 minutes until the pecans turn golden brown, being careful not to burn them!
- Sprinkle in the vanilla and salt, stirring once more to blend.
- Immediately transfer the candied pecans onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
- Once cooled, break them apart if they’ve clumped together, and store them in an airtight container.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg when stirring in the sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: candied pecans, easy snacks, holiday treats, family recipes