Description
Candied pecans are a sweet and crunchy delight that perfectly blend the buttery richness of pecans with a caramelized sugar glaze. These irresistible treats are ideal for snacking, adding to salads, or topping desserts. With their beautiful presentation and enticing aroma, candied pecans are sure to impress at any gathering and quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add cinnamon and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Toss the raw pecans in the syrup until each is evenly coated.
- Spread the coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg