Candied Pecans
Delicious homemade candied pecans that are sweet, crunchy, and perfect for snacking or as toppings for salads and desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of pecans
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pecans with the melted butter and stir well.
- Add brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all pecans are coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the pecan mixture in a single layer.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness. They are great as snacks or as toppings for salads and desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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