These Candied Pecans are the perfect choice if you are looking for a unique alternative to cookies to gift or just a tasty snack for yourself.
Candied nuts are a favorite treat at the holidays. I particularly like that although they have a touch of sweet, the protein and oil in the nuts means I can enjoy some without experiencing a sugar crash afterward.
How to Make Candied Pecans on the Stovetop
Making candied nuts in the oven can take an hour or two, but you can make candied pecans on the stovetop in less than 20 minutes using our directions.
You start by making your glaze in a large frying pan using brown sugar, butter, water, and your favorite spices. We like to add cinnamon to our candied pecans recipe below, but you can experiment with the spices you use.
Once you have your glaze, you add in the pecans and stir until they are thoroughly coated. You continue cooking the pecans over a medium-low heat while tossing for 15 minutes.
After your pecans are done cooking, spread them on a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
Candied Pecans Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 4 cups pecans
Directions:
1. Add your brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon and salt to a large sauté pan. 
2. Mix your ingredients over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the ingredients are fulling combined.
3. Add the pecans and stir to coat.
4. Cook while tossing the pecans for 15 minutes. All of the excess liquid will have cooked off.
5. Pour onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
6. Once the candied pecans have complete cooled transfer them to a container with a lid.
How to Store Candied Pecans
Candied pecans can be stored in a pantry, refrigerator, or freezer. However, before you put the pecans in a container you must ensure they are completely cooled. If they are not completely cooled the steam can release moisture into the container creating an environment that can make the candied nuts more prone to rancidity.
Store cooled pecans in an airtight container in the pantry for 1 week, in the refrigerator for a month, or in the freezer for 2 months.
Printable Recipe for Candied Pecans
Candied Pecans Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecans
- 1/2 brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add your brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon and salt to a large sauté pan.
- Mix your ingredients over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the ingredients are fulling combined.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Cook while tossing for 15 minutes.
- Pour onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
- Once the candied pecans have complete cooled transfer them to a container with a lid.
To gift your candied pecans, place them in a mason jar, seal, and add a ribbon and tag.
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