Description
These Candied Pecans are a delightful sweet and crunchy treat perfect for snacking or adding a flavorful crunch to salads and desserts. Coated with a simple blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt, these pecans are cooked on the stovetop for quick preparation and finished by cooling to crisp up beautifully.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1½ cups raw pecan halves
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow the pecans to cool evenly.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a medium skillet over medium heat, combine brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir continuously and cook for about 1 minute until the sugar dissolves and begins to bubble, forming a syrup.
- Coat Pecans: Add the raw pecan halves to the syrup mixture. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until all pecans are evenly coated with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Cool Pecans: Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Allow them to cool completely, letting them crisp up as they cool.
- Store: Once cooled, place the candied pecans in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly when coating the pecans to prevent burning the sugar mixture.
- Use parchment paper to avoid the pecans sticking to the tray after coating.
- For a spicier version, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or ginger.
- These pecans make excellent toppings for salads, oatmeal, or desserts, or as a sweet snack on their own.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
