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Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  5 min

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves (about 4 ounces)

Method

  1. Place a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on a flat work surface.

  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cayenne, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, stirring often, until the sugar melts and begins bubbling, about 1 minute.

  3. Stir the pecans into the syrup and cook, stirring, until the pecans are coated and sticky, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Transfer the candied pecans to the prepared parchment paper or mat and spread out into a single layer. Allow the pecans to cool completely.

  5. Before serving, break the pecans apart. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

NOTE: You can also keep the pecans in the freezer for up to 4 weeks!