Super Easy Candied Pecans
Delightfully simple candied pecans that are perfect for snacking or topping salads.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients in one spot so you’re ready to create magic in the kitchen.
- Melt the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
- Combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
- Add the pecan halves to the skillet and stir to coat with butter.
- Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the pecans while stirring.
- Caramelize the pecans for about 5 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
- Add vanilla extract once removed from heat.
- Cool the pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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