Stovetop Candied Pecans Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
8 ounces
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1½ cups pecans
Directions
  1. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and water, and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Once the syrup is bubbling, mix the pecans into the syrup and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Spread the nuts over a parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Allow the nuts to cool completely, about 20 minutes, before you store them in an airtight container at room temperature.