Candied Pecans are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or giving as gifts. These buttery and sweet pecans are toasted beforehand and can be made in under 15 minutes.
Not only are these candied pecans easy to make in the oven, but these Air Fryer Pecans are just as easy to roast in about 10 minutes.
How to Toast Pecans
This recipe doesn't require using the oven and everything is done the stovetop. To add extra flavor to these pecans I always toast them before adding the glaze.
For toasted pecans, simply take 1 tablespoon of butter and melt it over medium heat and add the pecans. Stir occasionally for about 4-5 minutes and remove from heat.
It's simple to toast nuts using this method, whether it be walnuts, peanuts, or almonds.
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Sweet Candied Glaze
Brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla are the flavors that give these candied pecans a sweet and delicious flavor. Using a skillet on medium-low heat, combine the water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, and cinnamon.
Allow the mixture to simmer and start to bubble.
Once the mixture becomes bubbly, add the toasted pecans to the mixture and stir to coat well. Stir on medium-low for about 5 minutes.
Lay a piece of parchment paper out of the counter and spread the toasted candied pecans on parchment paper and allow them to cool completely before handling. Once they are cool, break the pecans apart and store them in an airtight container.
Candied Pecan Gifts
This nutty treat is easy to make and great to share as a gift for family and friends. Filling mason jars is a classic way of giving nuts as gifts and they're easy to decorate with fabric scraps and festive ribbons.
Caramel Gingerbread Popcorn and Christmas White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn are other tasty treats to fill mason jars with - they're also perfect as a movie time snack!
📖 Recipe
Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cup pecans toasted
- 3 tablespoon butter divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter on medium-low heat and add the pecans.
- Stir the pecans and allow to cook for about 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the pecans from the heat.
- In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Allow the mixture to bubble before adding the pecans.
- Stir the pecans into the mixture and allow to cook for about 3 minutes before removing from heat.
- Cut a piece of parchment paper and place it on the counter.
- Place the candied pecans on the parchment and spread them out.
- Allow them to cool. Once they are cool break them apart.
Nutrition
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Brooke Marlow says
What size mason jar did you use in your pics?
Dana says
Regular 8 ounce jars. I have also given it in the mini 4 ounce jars as well.