Description
Deliciously sweet candied pecans, perfect for snacks or toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans (whole or halved)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan add the sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Place over medium heat and stir constantly.
- Bring the sugar solution to a boil and allow to boil for 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir the pecans into the syrup, tossing to coat.
- If the syrup becomes thick too quickly, add the remaining water and stir until the sugar is crystalized on the pecans.
- Pour your pecans on to the prepared baking sheet, break apart if needed.
- Allow to dry completely prior to storing in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to store the pecans in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg