Candied Pecans
Sweet, crunchy pecans coated in a caramelized sugar shell with warm spices.
⏱ 20 minServes 4American
Ingredients
- •2 cups pecan halves
- •1/4 cup granulated sugar
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- 1Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2Add pecans and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 3Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper over the pecans and stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until sugar caramelizes.
- 4Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- 5Spread pecans on parchment paper to cool completely for 10 minutes before serving.
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