Stovetop Caramelized Pecans
User Reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
Stovetop Caramelized Pecans
Report
It's easy to make caramelized pecans, right on your stove! You can customize these pecans to have sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, to your personal preferences.
Share:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups halved pecans
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet over medium high heat, melt together brown sugar and water until rapidly bubbling. Add pecans, stirring thoroughly to coat. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant and most of the liquid has evaporated. (But not so long at the sugars burn.)
- Spread pecans into a single layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and use a fork to separate them. Let stand at room temperature for about an hour, until fully cooled, set, and dry. (Pecans will be only very slightly tacky to the touch.)
- Break apart any pecan clusters and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Cinnamon Caramelized Pecans: Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to the pan with the brown sugar.
- Spicy Caramelized Pecans: Add 1/4 teaspoon (or more or less, to taste) cayenne pepper to the pan with the brown sugar.
- Salted Caramelized Pecans: Sprinkle the pecans with flaked sea salt after you transfer them to the baking sheet to cool.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
