Candied Pecans Stovetop Recipe

Course: party food, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candied pecans, glazed pecans, stovetop candied peacans

Prep Time: 10

cooling time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings:

Calories: 203kcal

Author: Cindy Rainey

Stovetop candied pecans are sweet and nutty with a crispy crunchy sugary coating. These candied nuts are super easy to make on the stovetop with only a few ingredients. They are perfect for a snack, as party food, or on your holiday charcuterie board.

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Ingredients

¼ cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons water divided
1½ cups pecan halves

Instructions

Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, add the sugar and one tablespoon of water (not the full two tablespoons). Place over medium heat and stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Allow to boil for two minutes, stirring while it boils.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the pecan halves, tossing to coat. If the syrup becomes too thick too quickly before allowing for an even coating, add the remaining water and stir until the sugar is crystalized on the pecans and the pecans are evenly coated.
Transfer the sugared pecan halves to the prepared baking sheet, placing in a single layer. Break the pecans apart if they have become stuck together.
Allow the sugared pecans to dry completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

To add more flavor to the sugared pecans, toast them prior to adding to the hot sugar mixture. You can also add up to one teaspoon of any flavored food extract to the sugar and water. Some options include: vanilla extract, butter extract, maple extract, or orange extract. You can also stir in a little cayenne pepper to make spicy nuts.

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