Candied Pecans
Quick and easy stovetop candied pecans are the perfect sweet and crunchy snack. Top them over your favorite salad, or even gift them for the holidays.
Servings 6
Calories 163kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans chopped or in halves
Instructions
- Place 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp golden brown sugar, and 1 cup of pecans into a medium saucepan.
- Bring the heat to medium and stir all the ingredients together.
- Once you see the sugar begin to dissolve and bubble, remove it from the heat. This should take a few minutes.
- Carefully transfer the hot candied pecans onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
Notes
Keep an eye on the caramelization, being careful to take the pecans off the heat before the sugar begins to burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg