Candied Pecans With Brown Sugar

Candied pecans in a clear bowl on a table.

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 7

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 17

Servings: people

Calories: 53kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

These Candied Pecans With Brown Sugar are the easiest snack you will serve your guests and perfect for the holidays! They are coated in brown sugar and cooled until glazed over and crunchy!

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Ingredients

2 ½ Cups Whole Raw Pecans
½ Cups Brown Sugar
2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
½ Tsp. Ground Cloves
1 Tsp. Salt
3 Tbsp. Water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and have a non-stick baking sheet ready! You could also use a nonstick liner or parchment paper. (Wax paper will not work!)
Add all ingredients except pecans to a small saucepan.
Turn heat to medium-high and bring sugar mixture to a boil while consistently stirring with a wooden spoon. If using a candy thermometer, the temperature you want is just around 280°F.
After 5 minutes, turn off heat and add pecans stirring gentle trying not to break the pecans. Add pecans to your baking sheet and spread them out. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.

Notes

If your nuts come out too sticky or soft, the sugar did not get to the right temperature. Put them back in the oven for another 5 minutes or so.

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