5 from 84 votes
Easy Candied Pecans
Easy Candied Pecans feature pecan halves or pieces coated with a spiced syrup of sugar, water, corn syrup, cinnamon, and salt, cooked until deep golden and shiny. The slow cooking process caramelizes the sugar thoroughly around the pecans, resulting in a glossy, crunchy textured nut snack or topping.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
115 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons water
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups pecan roughly chopped; halves or pieces
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Rub the spray with a paper towel to throughly coat the pan. Spray two spoons (regular table size spoons) or two small silicone spatulas with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir well till all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside.
- Add pecans to a small nonstick sauté pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and beginning to toast.
- Add the sugar/spice mixture to the pan and stir with a heat-resistant spatula frequently until the syrup mixture is completely gone and is coating the nuts (about 2-3 minutes).
- Now, stir continuously (no multitasking here!) for another 2-5 minutes, until the pecans are shiny and turn a deep golden mahogany color. If the nuts seem to be browning too fast or you see a lot of smoke coming from the pan (a little is okay), reduce the heat. (The length of time depends on the heat level, but be sure to see notes above in the post.)
- Turn out onto prepared foil. With the two prepared spoons (or small spatulas), spread nuts apart and separate to a single layer. (See notes above in post.) Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Use cooking spray on pans and utensils before starting to prevent sticking.
- Maintain medium heat and stir constantly to avoid burning the sugar coating.
- Reduce heat if smoke becomes excessive during cooking.
- These candied pecans can be stored once cooled and used as snacks or toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Sodium
48mg
(2%)
Potassium
55mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.