Brown Sugar Pecans
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Brown Sugar Pecans—deliciously crunchy, sweet, and packed with a cozy hint of cinnamon. This quick and easy recipe combines raw pecans with a luscious caramel-like mixture of brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and spices, all coming together in just 15 minutes. As the sugar mixture crystallizes, it coats the pecans in a perfectly crisp layer that’s ideal for snacking, gifting, or elevating salads and desserts. With minimal ingredients and no baking required, these stovetop candied pecans are a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a sweet and nutty indulgence!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecans
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Directions
Step 1
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, water, and salt.
Step 2
Stir the ingredients together as the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, creating a smooth syrup. This will take about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the pecans to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly in the brown sugar mixture.
Step 4
Continue to cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the pecans are fully coated and the sugar starts to crystallize, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately transfer the pecans to a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat in a single layer to cool completely.
Step 6
Once the pecans have cooled and hardened, break them apart if necessary and store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (363.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2062.7 |
| Total Fat 187.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 615.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 104.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 79.7g | |
| Protein 21.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 241.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1045.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories