Candied Pecans

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

  1. 1Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2Add pecans and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. 3Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper over the pecans and stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until sugar caramelizes.
  4. 4Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. 5Spread pecans on parchment paper to cool completely for 10 minutes before serving.

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