Sugar Coated Pecans
Shruthi
Sugar Coated Pecans are crunchy, sweet, and incredibly versatile.They require minimal ingredients and simple preparation.Perfect for snacking, gifting, or garnishing desserts.A timeless treat loved during holidays and year-round.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack, Toppings
Cuisine American
- Pecans (halves or pieces)
- Granulated sugar
- Butter
- Water (optional, for stovetop method)
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
Add sugar and stir until it begins to dissolve.
Add pecans and stir continuously to coat evenly.
Cook until sugar melts and coats pecans with a glossy layer.
Add vanilla and salt, then stir well.
Spread pecans on parchment paper to cool completely.
- Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking while cooling.
- Pecans will harden as they cool.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste.
- Allow pecans to cool fully before storing.
Keyword candied pecans, caramelized pecans, holiday nut snack, Sugar Coated Pecans, sweet pecans