Best 4 Texas Glazed Pecans Recipes

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Texas Glazed Pecans are an irresistible treat when you are craving something sweet and a little crunchy. This Southern specialty is a delicious combination of pecans, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. The pecans are coated in a sweet glaze that hardens as they cool, creating a delightful combination of textures. You can enjoy Texas Glazed Pecans on their own, use them as a topping for salads or desserts, or even package them up as gifts to share with friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create this classic Southern treat in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED PECANS



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I pack these easy candied pecans in jars tied with pretty ribbon for family and friends. My granddaughter gave some to a doctor at the hospital where she works, and he said they were too good to be true! -Opal Turner, Hughes Springs, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 55m

Yield about 1 pound (8 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-3/4 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place pecans in a shallow baking pan in a 250° oven for 10 minutes or until warmed. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. , Grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan with remaining butter; add sugar, water, salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Cover; cook 2 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals that may form on the sides of pan., Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Stir in warm pecans until evenly coated. , Spread onto prepared baking pan. Bake at 250° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Spread on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GLAZED PECANS



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Adapted from Pampered Chef's Season's Best. I love these pecans on a spinach salad with strawberries and feta... mmmmm! I've also been known to eat them all before they get on the salad!

Provided by AnnieLynne

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in a large skillet.
  • Stir over medium heat until butter is melted.
  • Add pecans and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes. Make sure pecans are all coated evenly.
  • Spread pecans in single layer on parchment paper and cool completely.

SWEET AND SPICY TEXAS PECANS



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Texas Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb chopped pecans or 1/2 lb pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the pecans and melted butter in a foil-lined jellyroll pan.
  • Put in a 350 degree oven and bake for 5 minutes.
  • Mix together the sugar and pepper; sprinkle half the sugar mixture over the pecans and bake for 5 more minutes, stirring once.
  • Take pan out of oven and sprinkle remaining sugar mixture over pecans; toss to coat.

WHISKEY-GLAZED PECANS



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I call these my Jack Daniels Pecans. The subtlety spiked buttery coating makes them an addictive little nosh during a holiday cocktail hour. -Jennifer Schoonover, Trimble, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
5 teaspoons whiskey
2 cups pecan halves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, brown sugar and whiskey; microwave, covered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until butter is melted; stir until smooth., Place pecans in a small bowl; drizzle with butter mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with salt. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh pecans. Fresh pecans have a sweeter, more flavorful taste than stale pecans. If you can, buy pecans that have been recently harvested.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. A heavy-bottomed saucepan will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the pecans from burning.
  • Stir the pecans frequently. Stirring the pecans frequently will help to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan and burning.
  • Don't overcook the pecans. Overcooked pecans will be tough and chewy. Cook the pecans until they are just starting to turn golden brown.
  • Let the pecans cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent the pecans from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Texas glazed pecans are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in other dishes. They are also a great gift for friends and family. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make Texas glazed pecans at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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