Orange Pecans
Elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Orange Pecans, a perfect blend of sweet, citrusy, and spiced flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines crunchy pecan halves with a luscious glaze made from fresh orange juice, vibrant orange zest, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. The sugar-caramelized coating creates a satisfying crunch in every bite while infusing the pecans with zesty citrus notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, these gourmet candied pecans make a delightful homemade snack, elegant salad topper, or thoughtful edible gift. With their glossy finish and tantalizing flavor, Orange Pecans are a crowd-pleaser that you'll revisit time and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat a nonstick skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the granulated sugar, fresh orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and salt to the skillet. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to bubble gently, about 2–3 minutes.
Stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract. Continue stirring until the mixture turns into a smooth glaze, about 1 minute.
Add the pecan halves to the skillet. Stir constantly to coat the pecans evenly in the orange glaze, ensuring the pecans do not burn. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken and stick to the pecans.
Once the pecans are evenly coated and slightly caramelized, transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a fork to separate the pecans into a single layer while they are still warm.
Allow the pecans to cool completely on the parchment paper. The glaze will harden as they cool, creating a crunchy texture.
Store the cooled orange pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.6 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1056 mg | 22% | |
*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.
