Description
Sweet and crunchy pecans coated with brown sugar and butter, perfect for snacking or as a topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the pecan halves and mix well to coat them in the melted butter.
- Sprinkle in the brown sugar and salt, stirring continuously until the sugar begins to liquefy.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread the pecans out in an even layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Let them cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: candied pecans, sweet snack, holiday treat