Homemade Candied Pecans
Delightful crunchy homemade candied pecans, perfect for snacking or enhancing dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar or holiday spices
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Add the pecans to the saucepan and stir to coat with the syrup.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramelized.
- Spread the caramelized pecans onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cool completely and garnish if desired before serving.
Notes
Stir consistently during cooking to prevent burning. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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