Description
Sweet and crunchy candied pecans perfect for snacking or topping salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add pecans and vanilla extract.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Adjust sweetness by altering sugar amount.
- Can add spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied pecans, sweet snack, dessert topping