Description
Deliciously sweet and crunchy candied pecans made by coating pecan halves in a caramelized sugar syrup, cooked on the stovetop in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a snack, topping for salads, or dessert garnish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat to warm it up before starting the cooking process.
- Make the Syrup: Combine the granulated sugar and water in the preheated skillet, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture starts to simmer.
- Coat the Pecans: Add the pecan halves into the skillet, stirring well to ensure they are evenly coated with the sugar syrup.
- Cook: Continue to stir the pecans continuously for 8 to 10 minutes as the syrup thickens and begins to crystallize, forming a shiny caramel coating on the pecans.
- Cool the Pecans: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately transfer the pecans to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread them out quickly to prevent clumping and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent the sugar from sticking and burning.
- Stir continuously during cooking to avoid burning the sugar and ensure even coating.
- Once cooled, store candied pecans in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crunchy.
- These candied pecans can be added to salads, desserts, or eaten as a snack.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely before handling to ensure the sugar hardens properly.
