Description
Delightful cinnamon sugar candied pecans that make the perfect cozy snack or gift for any occasion.
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 granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and water in a medium saucepan.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely and you have a lovely syrup.
- Add the vanilla extract and fold in the pecan halves until they’re well coated.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pecans are golden and fragrant.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Notes
These candied pecans can be made in advance and keep well in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg