CANDIED PECANS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Candied Pecans Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (adjust to your taste; I like 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon)
2 cups nuts (pecans or walnuts are excellent, whole almonds are good too)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup water
Optional: substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste, instead of cinnamon and definitely gives a great pop of flavor

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and cinnamon together. Put nuts and sugar mixture in a nut roaster pan, or any kind of nonstick pan, and a wide paddle spoon can be used. Stir to mix. Combine vanilla and water in a measuring cup. Add the liquid to glaze/nut mixture in the pan. Place the pan on the burner, on medium high heat. The glaze will begin to turn into a thick liquid; boil gently during the process. Stir contents slowly and continuously to keep the glaze coating nuts at all times, until the liquid evaporates and nuts are glazed (5 to 10 minutes). When the liquid is evaporated and the handle (or paddle) becomes harder to stir, the nuts are done. Do not overcook! Remove the pan from burner. Quickly sprinkle a little water over the nuts (about 1 tablespoon per 2 cups of nuts). The mixture will steam, so keep the hands away until the steam dissipates, to prevent burns. Stir nuts to coat even with the glaze. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, immediately spread the hot nuts on a non-stick paper (parchment paper is best) cookie sheet to cool. Gently separate the nuts with a wooden spoon. Nuts will be very hot -- do not eat until cooled (even though they smell delicious and you will find it very difficult to resist!) To store, be sure nuts are thoroughly cooled and then put in airtight containers. Refrigerate to retain freshness or freeze for future use. You can reheat in a microwave by spreading on a flat plate and heating for 2 to 4 minutes. Or, on a non-stick cookie sheet, heat for about 7 minutes at 250°F in a conventional oven.

Shamrooz Gill
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I'm not a huge fan of candied pecans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. They were the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Sitaram Binadi
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These candied pecans are delicious! I can't wait to try them in my next salad.


Saja Algadddfi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I'll definitely be making these candied pecans again and again.


Taaj Kumar
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These candied pecans are the perfect addition to my holiday baking. They add a touch of sweetness and crunch to all my favorite desserts.


MD Juman
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I love the way these candied pecans look. They're so festive and elegant.


Wasim Bhutta
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I used this recipe to make candied pecans for my daughter's birthday party. They were a huge hit with all the kids.


Farhad Hasan
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These candied pecans are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I can't stop snacking on them!


Waseem sajjad Ghani
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I've never made candied pecans before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great!


Alwen Limbu
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These candied pecans are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


mgcini Paradise
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I love making these candied pecans for gifts. They're always a hit!


Shakira Namawa
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These candied pecans are the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table. They're also great for snacking on all year round.


Daniel Billions
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I was a bit skeptical about making my own candied pecans, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so much better than store-bought candied pecans.


Jamaseyeh Cosby
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These candied pecans are a great make-ahead snack. I make a batch on the weekend and then I have them on hand all week for a quick and easy snack.


Tony Digirolamo
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I love this recipe! The pecans are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've used them in salads, on top of yogurt, and even as a snack.


Anioke Providence
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These candied pecans are delicious! I made them for my husband's birthday and he loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.


Nakanwagi Molly
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I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out great. The pecans are always crispy and caramelized. I love using them in salads and as a topping for ice cream.


Faraz Sahotra
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These candied pecans were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of sweet and salty.