Candied Pecans are the perfect sweet and salty crunchy snack!
Add them to salads, ice cream, or desserts, or eat them by the handful. They are easy to make with just a few ingredients and can be made in less than 15 minutes.
Why This Candied Pecans Recipe is So Good
- Candied pecans well-loved snack! Everyone loves sweet and salty nuts and for good reason. They will hit all of your snack cravings at once.
- The perfect spice blend. Toasted pecans were made for a sweet and buttery coating of warm cinnamon and nutmeg. This recipe uses just enough of both, but not too much that it overpowers the recipe.
- They can be added to so many recipes. Try a handful of these candied pecans in an apple pecan salad with grapes and feta cheese, or use them to top a cheesecake or a vegan sweet potato pie for Thanksgiving or any special day.
If you REALLY love pecans, be sure to make our recipe for Vegan Pecan Pie! It's truly amazing.
Tips and Tricks for Making The Best Candied Pecans
- Whole Pecan halves are key to making perfect candied pecans The ones that are in smaller pieces won't be as nice.
- Toasting raw nuts gives you a better flavor, but you can skip step two if your pecans are already roasted.
- Try to use unsalted pecans, but if your pecans are salted, reduce the amount of salt in the recipe to ¼ teaspoon.
- Instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, try pumpkin pie spice, a pinch of cayenne for heat, or a sprinkle of vanilla bean powder.
- Be sure to spread the nuts out on the pan in an even layer to keep them from sticking together in clumps.
More Tasty Snack Recipes
- Apple Compote
- Sweet Potato Brownies
- Christmas Chocolate Pretzels
- Air Fryer Chickpeas
- Vegan Biscotti
- Bliss Balls
- Jalapeno Popcorn
Crunchy, sweet, tasty nut recipes are a real treat for the family. Check out these recipes: Candied Cashews, Cashew Brittle, Peanut Candy.
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Candied Pecans
Candied Pecans are the perfect sweet and salty crunchy snack! Add them to salads, ice cream, or desserts, or eat them by the handful. They're easy to make with just a few ingredients and can be made in less than 15 minutes.
Equipment
- Nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw pecan halves
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- To Toast the Pecans: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the pecan halves. Toast the pecans for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they are fragrant. Remove the toasted pecans from the skillet and set them aside to cool.
- In the same skillet set over medium heat, combine the light brown sugar, water, butter, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook it for 1-2 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Add the toasted pecans back into the skillet and toss them in the brown sugar mixture until they are evenly coated. Cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer the candied pecans to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer. Allow them to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- Pecan halves make the best candied pecans. The ones that are in smaller pieces won't be as nice.
- Toasting raw nuts gives you a better flavor, but you can skip step two if your pecans are already roasted.
- Try to use unsalted pecans, but if your pecans are salted, reduce the amount of salt in the recipe to ¼ teaspoon.
- Instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, try pumpkin pie spice, a pinch of cayenne for heat, or a sprinkle of vanilla bean powder.
- To Store: Candied pecans will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.3cupCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 319mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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