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How to Make Candied Pecans
This easy candied pecans recipe is crunchy and buttery, packed with brown sugar and spice. Enjoy these cinnamon candied pecans as a snack, salad topper, or garnish for your favorite desserts!
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the pecans and stir continuously for ⏱️ 3 minutes, until the pecans are lightly toasted.
3
Add in the brown sugar, and stir for an additional ⏱️ 2 minutes, until the sugar is melted.
4
Stir in the cinnamon and salt, then add the water.
5
Cook, while stirring continuously, until the water is evaporated, about ⏱️ 1-2 minutes.
6
Add in the vanilla and stir until combined.
vanilla1 teaspoon
7
Remove the nuts from the heat and spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
8
Bake for ⏱️ 5-7 minutes, until the candied pecans are fragrant and lightly crisp.
9
Remove the nuts from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts
calories
212 calories
fat Content
19.7 g
serving Size
1/4 cup
fiber Content
2.4 g
sugar Content
6.9 g
sodium Content
17.1 mg
protein Content
2.3 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
5.1 mg
carbohydrate Content
9.5 g
saturated Fat Content
2.7 g
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