Honey Pecan Candy
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible Honey Pecan Candy, a delectable homemade treat brimming with nutty richness and natural sweetness. Made with toasted pecans, golden honey, and a pinch of vanilla for added warmth, this candy is the perfect blend of crunchy and chewy textures. The recipe's simple yet indulgent combination of just six pantry staples creates bite-sized clusters of caramelized perfection, ideal for gifting or enjoying as a snack. With easy-to-follow instructions and a cook time of just 20 minutes, you'll have a batch of these delightful confections ready to impress! Don't forget to store them in an airtight container to maintain their delicious freshness. Perfectly suited for holidays, parties, or any time your craving strikes, this homemade candy is a heavenly combination of honey and pecans you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecans
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the honey, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil and the sugar is fully dissolved.
Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and continue to cook the mixture without stirring until it reaches 250°F (hard-ball stage). This should take about 8–10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the toasted pecans and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
Working quickly, spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in small clusters, using about 1–2 tablespoons of the mixture for each candy piece.
Let the candies cool and harden completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Once hardened, transfer the Honey Pecan Candy to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.0 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 43.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.9 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 403.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% | |
*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.
