candied pecans recipe

These deliciously EASY Candied Pecans are so quick and simple! Whip up a batch for a yummy snack, to top a salad ... even as a last-minute, homemade gift!

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Easy Candied Pecans (Just 5 Minutes and 4 Ingredients!)

brown sugar

water

vanilla

salt

pecan halves

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, water,...

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, water, vanilla, and kosher salt, stirring to combine (don't worry that the sugar and salt won't all be dissolved). Set this at-the-ready, next to your stove, as this recipe goes really quickly.

In a medium-large saucepan over medium heat, toast...

In a medium-large saucepan over medium heat, toast pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. When you begin to smell a lovely, nutty aroma, they're done.

Quickly drizzle the sugar mixture into the pan,...

Quickly drizzle the sugar mixture into the pan, on top of the pecans, stirring the nuts as you drizzle. Stir constantly for about 15 seconds, until the pecans are thoroughly coated in the sugar mixture. Immediately remove from heat so they don't burn.

Spread the pecans on a piece of parchment...

Spread the pecans on a piece of parchment to cool. Once cooled, you can break the nuts apart, if needed.

Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container....

Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container. The pecans will be slightly sticky at first, but the coating hardens further within a few hours.

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These Easy Candied Pecans take just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients, so it's easy to see why this healthier glazed pecan recipe is one of the most popular recipes we've ever posted! These deliciously simple pecans are perfect for power snacks, as an easy addition to appetizer buffets, on salads … even as last-minute gifts (great hostess gifts or DIY foodie gifts)!

Easy Candied Pecans

Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans are a delicious holiday treat. The candied pecans recipe is easy to make in just a few minutes, but you&#x27;d better make more than one recipe because they will get eaten up in a flash! 

Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans

Tablespoons butter

Tablespoons light brown sugar

Melt butter on medium-high heat.

Add pecans and toss until covered with butter.

Next, add brown sugar and toss pecans until...

Next, add brown sugar and toss pecans until coated.

Bring to a boil and cook until pecans...

Bring to a boil and cook until pecans start to caramelize.

Spread on parchment paper to cool.

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Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans are a delicious treat for the holidays or any time of year. Christmas is comin’ up quick. December is right around the corner. I love this recipe because it’s so easy and inexpensive. It only takes about 15 minutes to make. The pecans cool quickly and you have a nice gift to take to a friend or a teacher, or you can snack on them without sharing any (wink wink). Country boy by Bensound.com

The only thing better than pumpkin and apple during the fall season is to enjoy caramelized pecans! This fun snack recipe for crunchy pecans will quickly become your favorite.

Caramelized Pecans recipe

cream of tartar

vanilla extract

pecans

white sugar

cinnamon

Preheat oven to 300F

Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking...

Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. If using parchment paper, you may want to apply a light spray of cooking oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

With an electric mixer, beat the egg white...

With an electric mixer, beat the egg white and cream of tartar until light and frothy, about 4 minutes.

Beat in the vanilla until just combined.

Fold the pecans into the egg white mixture,...

Fold the pecans into the egg white mixture, coating completely.

In a small separate bowl, combine the sugars...

In a small separate bowl, combine the sugars and salt.

Stir the sugar mixture into the pecan mixture...

Stir the sugar mixture into the pecan mixture until completely combined.

Fold the coated pecans onto your prepared baking sheet...

Fold the coated pecans onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Bake until the pecan coating is as crunchy...

Bake until the pecan coating is as crunchy as you desire - they will be a bit sticky, but the stickiness will go away as they cool at room temperature.

Allow your Caramelized Pecans to cool on the...

Allow your Caramelized Pecans to cool on the baking sheet fully before breaking up and storing or serving.

These easy Candied Pecans crunchy and sweet with perfect caramelized pecans flavor. They&#039;re great for topping on salads, as part of a charcuterie board, giving as holiday gifts, or to enjoy as a snack.

Candied Pecans

sugar

unsalted pecans

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a bowl and stir to combine.

In a separate large bowl, beat the egg white, vanilla, and water until stiff peaks form.

Add the pecans to the egg whites mixture and gently toss to coat. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture and stir gently until the pecans are well coated.

Spread the pecans into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet.

When completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

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Delicious Candied Pecans are great for topping on salads, desserts, giving as holiday gifts, or just for a sweet treat to snack on.

Candied pecans

A candied pecans recipe made with three simple real food ingredients, done in about 15 minutes, maple sweetened and perfectly spiced. Use them for snacking, parties, salad toppings and gift-giving!

Candied Pecans Recipe - Maple Sweetened & Chili Spiced (or Not)

pecan

maple syrup

olive oil* ((or avocado oil))

black pepper

chili powder, (optional (to make spicier, add 1/8 tsp. cayenne))

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner.

Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well to coat all the nuts evenly.

Lay coated pecans in a single layer on prepared pan.

Bake 5 minutes, stir nuts well and bake for another 5-8 minutes until nuts are browned and caramelized (watch closely the last few minutes to avoid burning).

Remove from oven and let cool completely on pan.**

Break apart and store in an airtight container for up to a month.

I used Chipotle Chili Powder and then I tried the hot Mexican Chili Powder...and it was meh. Go with Chipotle- you won't regret it.

Thanks for this delicious recipe! I just finished up 5 batches of these, packaged in mason jars with big red bows for lovely gifts. I also switched up one batch and substituted pumpkin pie spice for the chili powder - they were great too. Merry Christmas!

You"re right.  These are addictive.  Get them away from me!
Jim

Great sounding recipe.  I am going to have to try it for some gift giving this year.  I usually make some with butter, brown sugar &amp; cayenne, chili powder &amp; cinnamon.
Have you ever used honey instead of maple syrup in this recipe?

These easy candied pecans have a delicious brown sugar-cinnamon coating. Sweet, crunchy, and  full of nutty flavor, they&#39;re a lovely gift, tasty snack, or great topping for salads, desserts, and more.

sea salt

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium skillet over medium heat, stir together the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until the sugar dissolves and bubbles, about 1 minute. Add the pecans and cook, stirring, until coated, another 1 to 2 minutes.

Spread the pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet and set aside to cool and crisp up.

Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, candied pecans keep well for up to a week. Freeze them for longer storage.

Thanks to a skillet and the stovetop, you can make this easy candied pecans recipe in under 10 minutes. You can use it with other varieties of nuts, too. We especially love walnuts and cashews. For an oven-based recipe, try these Oven Roasted Candied Pecans.

pecan halves, 6 ounces (170 grams)

brown sugar (75 grams)

fine sea salt

½ tablespoons water, or more as needed

orange zest, optional

cayenne pepper, optional

Prepare baking sheet for cooling: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Make the glaze: Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, water, orange zest, and cayenne to a medium skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the brown sugar melts into a bubbling sauce, about 1 minute.

Add the nuts: Stir in the pecans so that the brown sugar sauce coats them. Cook, stirring the entire time, until the pecans look candied and smell nutty, 2 to 3 minutes. As the nuts heat up in the pan, the sauce will slowly coat them and turn shiny. Watch closely as the nuts cook so that they do not burn. If the glaze starts to get thick and grainy before coating the nuts, add a teaspoon or two more water and keep stirring to help the sugar re-dissolve and give you a smooth, even glaze that coats every pecan.

Cool them: Transfer the candied pecans to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out in one layer. Allow the pecans to cool down and break them up before serving.

These are the absolutely best  and easiest sugared pecans to make! Thanks for sharing.

These are so yummy and easy. Fantastic on spinach/strawberry/feta salad. Thanks, I will definitely share this with others.

Excellent! This will definitely be my go to recipe for candied pecans. I made it to go on top of a summer salad. Next time I will be doubling the recipe as they will make an excellent snack or gift for someone special. Thank you.

Oh my, these are sooo good and best of all so so easy!! I wanted to make a quick munchie to take with me to a friend's house, so I started my search here. You did not disappoint...these candied pecans were a hit! Thank You!

Outstanding!  My husband wants the strawberry, spinach with the candied pecans once a week now, It was a real hit!

Best recipe ever! Love candied pecans on my salad!

Using butter instead of seasalt enhances the umami flavor. Personally, I added a bit more cinnamon powder. I think it gives a richer flavor.

Excellent and best of all so simple, quick and easy to come together. I love these in my salad and for snacking

Omg!! I just made a batch of these, once I tasted them, I turned around and made a second batch, to take to my fellow nurses at work tomorrow! Delicious!

This is so easy to do and just a great snack for me.  It is flawless.

OMG these nuts are fantastic!  I've made about 5 times now both my husband and I can't get enough of them . We especially like them in a salad with  strawberry's and balsamic dressing

Made these with 2 T. Splenda brown sugar &amp; 4 T. brown sugar, cinnamon,  vanilla, pink salt &amp; water. Oh wow! Amazing!!!

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Thanks to a skillet and the stovetop, you can make this easy candied pecans recipe in under 10 minutes. They are egg-free and gluten-free!

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