Easy Spiced Pecans Recipe (Cinnamon Sugar Pecans)
Description
Sweet, crunchy cinnamon sugar pecans made on the stovetop in about 15 minutes. A perfect snack, holiday appetizer, and easy food gift.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons of water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add the sugar, water, cinnamon, and vanilla to a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the ingredients are combined and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the pecans.
- Stir for several minutes, lifting and turning the pecans through the syrup until they’re coated. As the mixture cools, the cinnamon sugar coating should begin to cling to the pecans.
- Continue stirring and tossing until all the pecans are coated.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Separate them as much as possible so they don’t stick together.
- Let the pecans cool and dry completely before serving or storing, at least 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Watch your heat. Sugar scorches fast on high heat, and electric stoves stay hot after the burner is off.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 0.5 mg
- Fat: 17.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.8 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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