Awesome Pecans
Elevate your snacking game with **Awesome Pecans**, a sweet and spiced treat that's impossible to resist! These candied pecans are coated in a luscious mixture of butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, then enhanced with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla. Baked to crunchy perfection, these caramelized pecans make the perfect snack, holiday gift, or topping for salads, desserts, and oatmeal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe combines the richness of pecans with the comfort of homemade, making it a must-try for nut lovers. With simple pantry ingredients and a hint of holiday flair, these addictive candied pecans will quickly become your go-to indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add the water and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved, creating a smooth syrup.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the pecan halves to the skillet, stirring quickly to ensure they are evenly coated in the syrup mixture.
Transfer the coated pecans to the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out into a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. As they cool, they will become crisp and develop a delightful crunch.
Once cooled, store the pecans in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.4 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 594 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 936 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
