Description
Delightful cinnamon sugar candied pecans, perfect for snacking or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the vanilla extract and fold in the pecans until evenly coated.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
These candied pecans can be made in advance and store well for up to two weeks. Great for toppings on desserts or enjoyed as a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 67mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg