Make these easy candied pecans on the stovetop for a fast, sweet and savory appetizer or snack that's perfect for salad, entertaining, or gifting.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword candied pecans
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 10
Calories 176kcal
Ingredients
½cupgranulated sugar
2tablespoonswater
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoon ground cinnamon
½teaspoonground nutmeg
2cupspecan halves
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large skillet over medium heat, stir the sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Cook until the sugar begins to melt. Add the nuts and cook, stirring often, until the nuts are toasted and glazed. Spoon the nuts onto the prepared sheet pan to cool, separating with a fork. Sprinkle with a little coarse salt if desired. Nuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks.