Description
These Delicious Quick & Easy Buttery Candied Pecans are a perfect sweet and crunchy snack or topping. Coated with a luscious buttery cinnamon sugar glaze and baked to golden perfection, they bring a delightful flavor to any dish or can be enjoyed on their own as a treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups of halved pecans
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the candied pecans.
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, gently melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid.
- Mix Sugar and Spices: Stir the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt into the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Coat Pecans: Add the halved pecans to the saucepan and stir thoroughly until every pecan is completely coated with the buttery sugar mixture. Also, stir in the vanilla extract for added depth of flavor.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup, then spread the coated pecans evenly in a single layer.
- Bake Pecans: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Make sure to stir the pecans halfway through the baking time to ensure even coating and roasting.
- Cool: Once the pecans are golden brown and candied, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling allows the sugary coating to harden, giving the pecans their signature crunch.
Notes
- Monitor pecans closely in the last few minutes of baking to avoid burning, as sugar can caramelize quickly.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Stirring halfway through baking ensures even caramelization and prevents clumping.
- Store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
