Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans with Cinnamon Sugar
Make sweet, crunchy candied pecans quickly on the stovetop using a simple cinnamon sugar glaze. These are great for snacking or topping salads.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt in a medium non-stick skillet.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and begins to bubble.
- Add the pecan halves to the skillet. Stir continuously to coat the pecans evenly with the sugar mixture.
- Continue cooking and stirring for 5 to 7 minutes. The sugar mixture will crystallize and then melt again, coating the nuts. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- When the sugar coating looks clear and glossy around the nuts, remove the skillet from the heat immediately.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer onto a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Separate the nuts quickly with a fork before they cool and stick together completely.
- Let the pecans cool completely until they are hard and crunchy, about 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, you can bake the coated pecans on a baking sheet at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes after coating, then cool them on parchment paper.
- Store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- You can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a slightly deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
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