Description
Master the art of making candied pecans at home with this simple guide. Sweet, crunchy, and perfect for snacking, gifting, or holiday treats!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the pecans to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly in the sugar syrup.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure they cook evenly and do not burn.
- Once the pecans are golden brown and crisp, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy these sweet, crunchy treats!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min