Super Easy Candied Pecans
Delightfully crunchy candied pecans with a sweet and warm aroma, perfect for snacks or toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 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.
- Prepare the skillet by melting the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Combine the melted butter with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the pecan halves to the skillet, coating them with the mixture.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to caramelize.
- Flavor with vanilla extract after removing from heat.
- Cool the candied pecans on parchment paper.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Can be refrigerated for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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