Description
This recipe will help you make delicious candied pecans easily at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add pecans, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir to coat the pecans.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and sugar crystallizes, about 10 minutes.
- Spread the pecans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Watch the pecans closely to prevent burning.
- Use a non-stick pan for easier cleanup.
- Store cooled pecans in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied pecans, snack, dessert, easy recipe