Stovetop Candied Pecans Recipe

Stovetop Candied Pecans Recipe

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 stovetop candied pecans

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 176kcal

Ingredients

½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups pecan 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.

Notes

If your candied pecans are soft, that means you haven't cooked them long enough. To ensure your pecans are crunchy, it's important to spread them out evenly on the baking sheet and let them cool thoroughly. Once the nuts have cooled completely, the glaze will firm up and they will be crunchy.

To store: Candied pecans can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks.

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