Description
Deliciously sweet and crunchy pecans, perfect for salads or as a standalone snack, made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the pecans, stirring to coat.
- Sprinkle in the sugar and pinch of salt, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Continue stirring for about 5 to 7 minutes until the pecans are golden brown.
- Spread the pecans on the prepared baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: candied pecans, snack, easy recipe, southern cooking, sweet treats