Description
Sweet and crunchy candied pecans perfect for snacking or topping desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.
- Add pecans and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread pecans on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For extra crunch, toast pecans lightly before coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
