Best 8 Bourbon Glazed Pecans Like Candy Recipes

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When it comes to delectable snacks that satisfy both your sweet and savory cravings, bourbon glazed pecans like candy stand out as a true culinary delight. These glazed pecans combine the rich, nutty flavor of pecans with the distinctive smoky and caramel notes of bourbon, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy party appetizer, a sweet treat to enjoy after dinner, or a thoughtful homemade gift, these bourbon glazed pecans are sure to impress. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create this delectable treat that will leave you reaching for more, one irresistible bite at a time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED BOURBON PECANS



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A simple recipe to turn pecans into candied bourbon nuts.

Provided by Stephanie Pass

Categories     Snack

Time 16m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup of pecans (chopped OR halves)
2 tablespoons bourbon (can substitute water)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients and mix until the pecans are well coated.
  • Lay a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spread the pecans out on it.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Use a spatula to pull the pecans off the parchment before they permanently glue themselves. Then let them cool.

BOURBON CANDIED PECANS



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A boozy touch to these candied pecans that are reminiscent of pralines.

Provided by Leah Hall

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/8 cup brown sugar
1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash nutmeg and cloves
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon bourbon
1/2 Tablespoon honey
1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 pound pecans, halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Line baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Stir and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg white, whiskey, vanilla and honey. Whisk together until frothy. Add the pecans and stir to coat. With a slotted spoon or fork, remove pecans and add them to the sugar mixture, don't dump in the extra liquid. Pour pecans out onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes or so. The pecans will be sticky until they cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12.1 grams fat, Fiber 1.9 grams fiber, Protein 2.1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1.4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 4 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11.4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

BOURBON CANDIED PECANS RECIPE



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Bourbon candied pecans are perfect for a special holiday snack or treat.

Provided by Michelle Meyer

Categories     Snack

Yield 16 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 cups pecans
cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Combine first five ingredients in a medium size bowl, add pecans and stir to coat.
  • Transfer pecans to a skillet and cook on medium high heat for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
  • Remove pecans from skillet and spread evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • While the pecans are hot and gooey sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
  • This step is optional, but I think it helps the pecans dry a little bit. Place baking sheet in a preheated oven set on 175°F on the middle rack then turn the oven off. Let the pecans sit in the oven for a hour or so.
  • Once the pecans have cooled completely, place in an air tight container.

CANDIED PECANS



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You can't eat just one. Crunchy, sweet, salty, and AMAZING!

Provided by Alix

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk egg white and water together in a separate bowl until frothy. Toss pecans in the egg white mixture. Mix sugar mixture into pecan mixture until pecans are evenly coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are evenly browned, 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 238.2 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

BOURBON PECAN PRALINES



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Like authentic pecan pralines found in New Orleans, these treats are sweet, crunchy and rich! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 pound (about 16 pralines)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps:

  • Grease 2 baking sheets; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugars, then the cream; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage), about 20 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in the pecan halves, chopped pecans and bourbon. Immediately drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let stand until pralines are set and no longer glossy. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BOURBON OLD FASHIONED GLAZED PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/ 4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups raw pecan halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon zest from 1 small orange

Steps:

  • Combine the bourbon and the dried cherries in a small bowl and set aside to soak for 30 minutes. In another small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and stir until well-combined. Set aside.
  • Place the pecans in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until they just start to brown and smell toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and stir until the butter is completely melted and the pecans are coated.
  • Add the sugar and spice mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and immediately pour in the cherries and bourbon. Stir for 1-2 minutes more, off heat, until everything is well incorporated.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and continue to stir everything in the pan until the liquid thickens and a glaze forms on the pecans, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer the pecans to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Using a spatula or wooden spoon, separate the pecans and spread them into an even layer on the parchment paper. Allow the pecans to cool completely. Once the pecans have cooled, zest the orange over the pecans. Transfer the pecans to a large bowl and serve

SWEET & SPICY BOURBON GLAZED PECANS



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Made with bourbon, dried cherries, orange zest and spices, these glazed candied pecans taste like an old fashioned cocktail with a spicy, peppery kick.

Provided by Atta Girl Amy

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup dried cherries or cranberries
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups pecan halves
1 Tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Soak cherries in bourbon for 30 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine the cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt and vanilla bean paste in a bowl.
  • Toast the pecans in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently so they don't burn.
  • Add the butter to the pan. Stir until butter is completely melted and the pecans are coated.
  • Add brown sugar, spices and vanilla to the pan. Stir well to coat.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add bourbon and cherries. Stir for about a minute until everything is combined.
  • Return the pan to the burner and cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a glaze forms and thickens.
  • Transfer the glazed pecans to a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread them out in a single layer to cool and harden.
  • Once cool, sprinkle the orange zest over the nuts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize -5 g, Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g

BOURBON OLD-FASHIONED GLAZED PECANS



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These are supposed to evoke the flavors of an Old-Fashioned (sugar, bitters, and bourbon, garnished with a maraschino cherry). Adapted from a recipe at Serious Eats.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Nuts

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup Bourbon
1/4 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups raw pecan halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 small orange)

Steps:

  • Combine bourbon and dried cherries. Set aside to soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir until well-combined.
  • Toast pecans in large non-stick skillet over medium heat until browned and just beginning to smell toasted, 3-4 minutes. Stir and shake frequently to prevent burning. Add butter to pan. Stir and toss until completely melted and pecans are thoroughly coated.
  • Add sugar and spice mixture; stir and toss until pecans are evenly coated. Turn off heat and add cherry/bourbon mixture. Stir, off-heat, 1-2 minutes, until everything is well combined.
  • Return pan to medium heat; stir constantly until liquid thickens and pecans are thoroughly glazed and shiny, 1-2 minutes. Spread mixture in one layer onto parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, separating nuts so they don't stick together. Allow to cool completely. Sprinkle nuts with orange zest. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 292.6, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality pecans. Older pecans can be rancid and will not taste as good.
  • Be sure to measure your ingredients accurately. This will help to ensure that your pecans turn out perfectly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when you are cooking the pecans. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Stir the pecans frequently while they are cooking. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Once the pecans are glazed, let them cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their crispy coating.

Conclusion:

Bourbon glazed pecans are a delicious and addictive snack. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just to enjoy on your own. They are also a great way to use up leftover bourbon. If you are looking for a sweet and savory treat, then you need to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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