Description
A simple recipe for sweet and crunchy candied pecans, also known as praline pecans. These are perfect for snacking or as a topping for desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the syrup to a boil and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until it reaches the soft-ball stage (235-240°F or 113-116°C on a candy thermometer).
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the pecan halves to the syrup and stir to coat them evenly.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring them halfway through, until they are toasted and fragrant.
- Let the candied pecans cool completely on the baking sheet. They will harden as they cool.
- Once cooled, break apart any clumps.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sugar mixture.
- Store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Ensure pecans are fully cooled before storing to prevent them from becoming sticky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg