Description
Homemade candied pecans offer a sweet and crunchy snack with rich caramelized flavors. Generous layers of brown sugar and cinnamon coat crisp nuts, creating an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups (247.5 g) pecans, halved
- 0.25 cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup (85 g) honey
- 2 tbsps (28.4 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for caramelizing pecans.
- Coating: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend pecans with brown sugar, honey, salt, and melted butter, ensuring each pecan is evenly and generously glazed.
- Arrangement: Spread the coated pecans in a single, uniform layer across the prepared baking sheet, maximizing caramelization potential.
- Baking: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, rotating the pecans at 10 and 15 minutes to promote consistent golden-brown coloration and prevent burning.
- Transformation: Bake for approximately 20 minutes, watching for a deep amber hue that signals the pecans have reached their perfect candied state.
- Cooling: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, gently separate the pecans, and allow them to cool and crisp naturally; if additional crunch is desired, return to the oven briefly while monitoring closely.
- Finishing: Once completely cooled, the candied pecans will develop a satisfying crisp texture, ready to be savored as a delectable sweet treat.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Carefully: Rotate pecans during baking to ensure even caramelization and avoid scorching edges.
- Check Crispness Wisely: Let pecans cool completely to gauge their final texture; if not crisp enough, briefly return to oven under close watch.
- Use Quality Ingredients: Select fresh, whole pecans and pure brown sugar for the most robust and rich flavor profile.
- Store Strategically: Keep candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crunchiness for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg