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    Home » Side Dish » Candied Pecans

    Published: Dec 18, 2017 · Modified: Dec 5, 2019 by Desarae

    Candied Pecans

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    These candied pecans have been on here for a long while, they're buried way back in the archives. Just because they're buried doesn't mean I don't make them all the time! They are one of our family favorites. They're perfect all year around but I find them especially festive during the holidays. 

    candied pecans on table

    The uses for candied pecans are endless! I typically love to make the for this pear salad, but they are so delicious on their own that sometimes they dont even make it to the salad before we eat them all. Even the kids love them.

    candied pecans atop pear salad

    How to make candied pecans

    candied pecan ingredients over wooden cutting board

    Take your favorite skillet and melt the butter, add sugar, spices and stir. Add in pecans and cook on med-high eat till the sugar is completely dissolved. You want the nuts to be completely coated.

    candied pecans cooking in pan

    Take them immediately off heat and let them cool on parchment paper or foil. As the sugar cools it will harden to a light sugary shell.

    close up shot of candied pecans

    Top candied pecans on any salad, fill a mason jar with them and gift them to friends! set them out as a snack or appetizer for parties.  I had them with steamed carrots the other night and they were incredible! There are countless ways to use these gorgeous babies.

    candied pecans atop pear salad

    Pear and Pecan Salad

     

    I love to pair these candied pecans on a special salad once served to be by one of my oldest and best friends. She made a delicious candied pear salad, with pears. We often love to add extra berries like sliced strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. During the winter months pomegranates and pears are also a perfect match! Top it with a homemade creamy poppyseed dressing- or your favorite store bought one.

     

    Caramelized Cinnamon Pecans

    Top candied pecans on any salad or fill a mason jar with them and gift them to friends! They make a great appetizer, too- the possibilities are endless!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 1.5 cups
    Calories: 254kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • pinch of cayenne
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • Mix sugar, salt, ginger, pepper and cayenne
    • In skillet, melt butter,  combine with sugar mix and pecans.
    • Heat on medium stirring constantly until sugar is melted and nuts are coated. cool on parchment paper or lightly greased aluminum foil.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cups | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Erin V says

      November 30, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      these totally make the salad. such a good addition

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