Candied Pecans
I love making these candied pecans and have been using this recipe for years and every time I make them I still get a little excited. I know how easy and delicious they but still everytime I am blown away all over again!! How can a recipe this simple be so good?! Anyway, if you can’t tell, I’m pretty excited to share them with you.
Candied pecans are one of those recipes that seem like they should be a lot of work. They are “fancy” and so people just assume they they are time consuming, but they’re wrong! All you need to make this recipe is a stove top pan, parchment paper and a 5 simple ingriedients and you will be enjoying fresh made candied pecans at home.
The Perfect Gift
These candied pecans make the perfect Christmas gift. I love to include them in all my holiday gift baskets.
Salad Topper & Charcuterie Board Hero
Nuts go to salad and charcuterie like peanut butter goes to jam. It’s like they were made for each other and I can’t wait for you to try these out. My absolute favorite salad to throw these on is one I inspired by my sister in-law Laura and I make it every Christmas.
Raspberry & Goat Cheese Winter Salad
- Spring mix with Arugula
- Cranberry Goat Cheese
- Candied Pecans
- Thinly Sliced Red Onions
- Fresh Raspberries
- Raspberry Vinagarette
There is a reason this recipe for candied pecans went viral!
Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Add brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and water to a pan over medium heat
- Whisk to combine and stir over medium heat until bubbly, about 1 minute
- Add pecans and toss to coat, stirring constantly
- Continue to toast the pecans for about 1-2 minutes, watch they don't burn!
- Transfer the pecans to your baking sheet and spread evenly to cool
- Break up before serving
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