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Candied Pecans
This easy stovetop candied pecans recipe is great for holiday entertaining and gift-giving! But it's also a great topping for soups and salads. You can also enjoy it as a delicious sweet and salty snack option!
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
4
cups
pecans
½
cup
brown sugar
2
Tablespoons
butter
2
Tablespoons
water
½-1
Tablespoon
cinnamon
Pinch
salt
Instructions
Add brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon and salt to a large sauté pan.
Mix the ingredients over medium-low heat and heat until it's hot and bubbles.
Add in the pecans and mix to coat.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce will cook down and glaze the nuts.
Pour onto a sheet on parchment paper and allow to cool completely. Then break apart and enjoy!
Notes
You can add a bit of vanilla for some extra flavor if you're a fan of vanilla.