Candied Pecans
Delicious candied pecans that add a sweet and crunchy twist to salads, desserts, or enjoyed as a stand-alone snack.
- 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 pecans with melted butter and stir well to coat all pecans.
- Add brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the pecan mixture in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and fragrant.
- Let cool completely before serving, allowing them to harden and develop a crunch.
Notes
Consider adding spices or nuts for variations like spiced pecans or chocolate-covered pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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