Step 1

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Add the sugar, salt, and water to a medium non-stick saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar crystals.

Step 2

Once the mixture starts to bubble, add the pecans to the saucepan and cook until all of the liquid evaporated from the pan, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The nuts will start to stick together once finished and you will see “strings” of sugar as you stir.

Step 3

Transfer the pecans to the paper-lined baking tray, then use your hands to separate each nut, to prevent sticking. Sprinkle with additional coconut sugar (if desired), then let cool completely, until the nuts are no longer stick to touch.

Step 4

Serve as desired; store in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 10 days. Storing the fridge will help keep the nuts from further sticking together.