Easy Candied Pecans
A simple recipe for sweet and crunchy candied pecans, perfect for a fall treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, without stirring, until it reaches the soft-ball stage (235°F or 113°C on a candy thermometer).
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the pecan halves, cinnamon, and salt until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Quickly spread the coated pecans in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let the pecans cool completely, then break them apart.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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