Old-fashioned candied pecans, just like the ones from the candy shop. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
Candied Pecans
Dessert
Candy confections
Origin: Madagascar
Vanilla: Extract
Easy
Old-fashioned candied pecans, just like the ones from the candy shop. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Cool
20 min
Total
33 min
Servings
8
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
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- 2.0 cups (200.0 g)pecan halves
- ½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)water
- 1.0 tspground cinnamon
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large skillet, stir the sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add the nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until the syrup coats them and turns dry and sandy, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the vanilla (it sizzles).
- Spread on the parchment, separate the nuts, and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Tips
- Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
- Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
- Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make candied pecans?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to cool. It makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
How should I store candied pecans?
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.
223
Calories / serving
18.0g
Fat
16.3g
Carbs
2.3g
Protein
13.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1784 cal · 144g fat · 130g carbs · 18g protein · 108g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 223 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 30 min·1.5 mi·~3000 steps
- Moderate cycling 23 min·4.6 mi
- Swimming laps 31 min
- Jogging 22 min·1.8 mi·~3500 steps
- Stair climbing 21 min·~1900 steps
- Dancing 36 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 23 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 52 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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