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Candied Pecans
Make these easy candied pecans on the stovetop for a fast, sweet and savory appetizer or snack that's perfect for salad, entertaining, or gifting.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large skillet over medium heat, stir the sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Cook until the sugar begins to melt. Add the nuts and cook, stirring often, until the nuts are toasted and glazed. Spoon the nuts onto the prepared sheet pan to cool, separating with a fork. Sprinkle with a little coarse salt if desired. Nuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
117mg
(5%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.