Best 9 Sugar And Spice Candied Pecans Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable treat that combines the perfect balance of sweetness and spice? Look no further than sugar and spice candied pecans. These delectable morsels, crafted with love, offer a tantalizing blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you enjoy them as a standalone snack or incorporate them into your favorite dessert recipes, these candied pecans are sure to become a beloved addition to your culinary repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANDIED PECANS



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These candied pecans are perfect to serve with cocktails or toss over salads, and the best part is that they take just 15 minutes to make!

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup Confectioners' sugar
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons water
2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Confectioners' sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and water.
  • Add the pecans to the sugar mixture and stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
  • Transfer the pecans to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Do your best to make sure the nuts are evenly spread out (if they are clumped together, they won't cook evenly). Scrape out every last bit of glaze from the bowl and drizzle over the nuts. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pecans are caramelized and the caramel on the baking sheet is a rich brown color but not burnt. (The nuts around the edges will darken first; watch closely so they don't burn.)
  • Immediately slide the parchment off of the hot baking sheet and allow the pecans to cool completely on the countertop (this stops the cooking process and prevents the nuts from burning). Once cool, remove the pecans from the parchment, breaking apart any clusters if necessary, and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
  • Note: If the nuts are sticky after cooling, that means they are a bit undercooked. Pop them back in the oven for a few minutes and let cool again.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 217, Fat 20 g, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 178 mg, Cholesterol 0 mg

SWEET AND SPICY CANDIED PECANS



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Discover a wonderful, all-purpose recipe for sweet and spicy candied pecans. The nuts are great for candies and desserts and on salads or savory dishes.

Provided by Elizabeth LaBau

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pecans (pieces or halves)
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar (dark)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground)
1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with cooking spray.
  • Spread the pecans on the baking sheet and toast them in the oven until dark and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir every 3 or 4 minutes.
  • While the pecans are toasting, prepare the coating mixture. Microwave the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl until melted. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon.
  • Once the pecans are fragrant, remove them from the oven and pour the hot nuts into the coating mixture, reserving the baking sheet. Be careful as it might splutter and hiss. Stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
  • Pour the nuts back onto the reserved baking sheet, spreading them out into an even layer.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes, stirring after every 3 to 4 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool and crisp up on the baking sheet.
  • Once cool, break the nuts apart or coarsely chop them.
  • Use them in your favorite recipe or simply serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 398 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 cups (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SUGAR AND SPICE PECANS



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Make and share this Sugar and Spice Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb pecan halves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Beat the egg white and water until frothy but not stiff.
  • Stir in the sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add the pecans and stir well until the pecans are completely coated.
  • Spread the nuts on a large baking sheet and bake at 200 degree Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Remove them from the oven when dry and toasted.
  • When cool, store in an airtight container.

SUGAR AND SPICE CANDIED PECANS



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Holiday Treats! Can them for gifts! Top Christmas cookies with them! Garnish a salad with them. Or just eat them as is yummy good. Decorate a cake or pumpkin pie with them. Ok you know what you better double the recipe!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter large cookies sheets.
  • Heat in a saucepan melted butter, water and sugar till sugar is dissolved, add spices and pecans stirring till well coated about 3-5 minutes.
  • Transfer to cookie sheet and bake until golden about 10 minutes.
  • Cool store in airtight containers.

FIVE-SPICE CANDIED PECANS



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Categories     Candy     Herb     Nut     Quick & Easy     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a shallow baking pan and a 12-inch square of foil, keeping pan and foil separate.
  • In a small heavy saucepan bring water to a boil with sugar, five-spice powder, and salt. Stir in pecans and simmer mixture, stirring, 1 minute. Immediately pour mixture evenly into pan and with a metal spatula spread pecans in one layer. Bake mixture in middle of oven 8 minutes, or until pecans turn mahogany-colored and most of liquid is evaporated. Immediately transfer pecans with metal spatula to foil, keeping them in one layer, and cool completely. (Pecans will continue to crisp as they cool.) Break up any pecans that have stuck together. (Candied pecans keep, in layers separated by wax paper, in an airtight container, frozen, 2 weeks.)

SUGAR-AND-SPICE PECANS



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Curry combined with sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg fabulously flavors pecans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h50m

Yield 2-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 large egg whites
2 pounds pecan or walnut halves

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, combine the sugar and seasonings; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; fold in the nuts. Transfer to the bag; seal and shake to coat evenly., Place nuts in a single layer in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICED PECANS



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So simple, so good! Have tried several different combinations of spices, but keep coming back to this one. I use only pecans, but mixed nuts would be fine.

Provided by Pat

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
3 cups pecan halves
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg white with the water. Stir in the pecans, mixing until well moistened.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the moistened nuts. Spread nuts on prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Be careful not to overcook and burn the nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 39 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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These pecans have graced our family's Christmas sweet gift platters. I've also sprinkled them over my gourmet salads. They add so much in either case. I can't get enough of them! Lining the pans with parchment paper makes for easier removal of the pecans and easier cleanup!

Provided by Teressa DeJong Drenth

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 2h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
5 cups hot water
10 cups pecan halves
⅔ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup sugar into the hot water in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Soak the pecans in the water for 1 hour; drain.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two 9x13 inch baking dishes with parchment paper.
  • Sift the 2/3 cup sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a separate large bowl; add the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer into the prepared dishes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the coating on the pecans are bubbly, stirring once, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pans immediately and spread onto a counter or other flat surface covered with parchment paper to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

FIVE-SPICE PECANS



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Talk about a sugar-and-spice treat! Just try to stop eating these toasty, roasty snack nuts. "They're also great sprinkled on all kinds of salads." Anne Leslie - Chandler, IN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook pecans over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the brown sugar, syrup and five-spice powder. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 26g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pecans. Fresh pecans will have a sweeter flavor and a crispier texture than older pecans.
  • Remove the skins from the pecans. This will help the candy coating adhere to the pecans and will also make them easier to eat.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Stir the pecans constantly while they are cooking. This will help prevent them from burning and will also help the sugar coating evenly coat the pecans.
  • Let the pecans cool completely before storing them. This will help prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Candied pecans are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for snacking, baking, or gift-giving. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of candied pecans that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet and crunchy treat, give candied pecans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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