CINNAMON AND VANILLA CANDIED PECANS
I have made these so many times, I could almost make them in my sleep. Not only are they delicious to snack on, but they make a delightful gift. Notice the decorated coffee can in the background -makes a great container for gifting the nuts. I mailed a batch today; tomorrow I will make and send more. I sometimes use almonds...
Provided by Pat Morris
Categories Nuts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Put pecans and oil in a flat baking pan; stir until pecans are coated. Roast in 300 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool. Do not roast at a higher temperature or overcook -they will become bitter. (SEE NOTE BELOW.)
- 2. Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt and water in a saucepan; cook, stirring over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- 3. Boil to 236 degrees of a candy thermometer, or to soft ball stage*. FYI: Tonight I decided that I'd time the candied mixture (both times I made it) and from the time it started boiling until it reached the soft ball stage was only 4 minutes (and it only took about 4 minutes on medium to start boiling). So -in about 8 minutes from mixing it in the saucepan until you remove it from the heat and stir in the Vanilla and Pecans -you have a wonderful confection! Just thought I'd let you know that it isn't time nor labor intensive -just good.
- 4. Remove from heat; blend in vanilla. Add pecans and stir until mixture is creamy (and loses its sheen). Turn out onto waxed paper and use a fork to separate pecans.
- 5. * TO TEST FOR SOFT BALL STAGE: If you do not have a candy thermometer, drop a small amount of syrup into chilled water. When it forms a ball, but is soft enough to flatten when picked up with fingers (234 to 240 degrees), it will be to the soft ball stage.
- 6. NOTE: You can skip the roasting step if you are in a hurry. However, if you taste the candied pecans that have been roasted and ones that have not been roasted, you will prefer roasting them before cooking on the stove -the flavor is so much richer.
- 7. ENJOY!!
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Emmygold Vevo
[email protected]I made these candied pecans for my holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
jhalak shrestha
[email protected]These candied pecans are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the way the cinnamon and vanilla flavors come together.
Kirk Armstrong
[email protected]I've made these candied pecans several times and they're always perfect. They're the perfect addition to any dessert or snack.
Prameshwar Chaudhary
[email protected]These candied pecans are delicious! I love the combination of cinnamon and vanilla.
daina myles
[email protected]I love these candied pecans! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Uk umerzaib
[email protected]These candied pecans are the perfect snack or dessert. They're sweet, salty, and crunchy.
G.M. Saiful Islam
[email protected]I made these candied pecans for my holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Colette Du Plessis
[email protected]These candied pecans are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the way the cinnamon and vanilla flavors come together.
Elbaz Elhoucine
[email protected]I've made these candied pecans several times and they're always perfect. They're the perfect addition to any dessert or snack.
camdwas
[email protected]These candied pecans are delicious! I love the combination of cinnamon and vanilla.
Single Mirza
[email protected]I love these candied pecans! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Ella Nno
[email protected]These candied pecans are the perfect snack or dessert. They're sweet, salty, and crunchy.
Atam Dekermenjian
[email protected]I made these candied pecans for my holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Manuela Owusu ansah
[email protected]These candied pecans are delicious! The cinnamon and vanilla flavors are perfect together.
Dr. Mark S. Hicks
[email protected]I've made these candied pecans several times and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Amer Aouf
[email protected]These candied pecans are the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the cinnamon and vanilla add a delicious flavor. I made them for a party and they were a huge hit!