Sweet, rich Candied Pecans are baked with a butter, cinnamon and sugar glaze that makes for an amazing tasting snack.
You guys, I am totally setting you up for something good.
Something really, really, really good. So, be sure and make these so that you’re ready… mmmmm, k?
I fell in love with not only the taste, but also the colors of these pecans. This is what they look like right before you slide them into the oven. Gorgeous, yes? It totally reminds me of fall ~ which is just around the corner. I can already see the leaves changing color. Can you?
Wow, how time flies! Didn’t summer just get here?
First ~ let me just say. These Candied Pecans by themselves are simply amazing. And highly addictive. And way-too-easily-poppable.
They’re so addictive in fact, they’re the ‘get out your eatin’ pants‘ kind of good.
You know the type. You’ve been here before. 🙂
And, when they’re mixed with um, uh, other delectable treats, they are blow your mind good (hint, hint…coming next week!). So, that’s why I’m asking you to make them…, so that you’ll come back for next week’s post and get on my totally addictive train.
Trust me, you don’t want to be left at the station and miss it. 🙂
What you’ll love about these is – they are really easy to make and they make such a great snack.
Your kids will love them!
All up, with prep time and cooking time, you can have fresh, sweet, candied pecans within the hour. Which makes them great for parties or get-togethers too ~ just place them in cute little cups and they are perfect for grab-and-go socializing!
I don’t know about you, but for me, these are going to be tough to share!
Enjoy!
p.s. Make these early next week and set aside 1 and 1/2 cups of these pecans for next week’s post. Trust me! 🙂
Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons butter softened, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place pecans in a shallow baking pan in a 250° oven for 10 minutes or until warmed.
- Grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.
- Grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add sugar, water, salt and cinnamon and cook over low heat, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved.
- Turn heat to medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cover and cook for 2 minutes to dissolve all sugar crystals.
- Continue to cook (without stirring) until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage). Remove pan from the heat and add vanilla. Stir in warm pecans until evenly coated.
- Spread pecans onto the prepared baking pan. Bake at 250° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove and spread pecans onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
- Serve!
Recipe modified from Taste of Home @ Candied Pecans.
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
Eeee! Can’t wait for next week’s post! I LOVE candied pecans—like in a totally obsessed kinda way. These look PERFECT, Kristi! Reminds me of my mom’s pecan pie! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Sarah! They are amazing. Ssssoooo addictive – I couldn’t stop eating them!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
You are aware that if I make these now, I won’t have any left for next week? I don’t have that kind of self-control. My #1 rule for not getting fat as a food-blogger: Know thyself! But I have pinned them so that I can make them next week and hopefully not have enough time to eat any of the reserved pecans! Who am I kidding, I’m making these tonight!!
I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next week!!!! In the meantime I’ll be eating these on salads, in my yogurt, on my bircher musli for breakfast, on some ice cream, and, of course, by the handful!
Kristi says
Hahahaha! I love your enthusiasm and creative ideas how to use them! I’m totally stealing your ideas now, you know! 🙂
marcie says
Fall has been on my brain in a big way, and I can smell these just by looking at them! Eating pants are out and ready! Pinning. 🙂
Kristi says
Hahahahaha! I’ve had my eatin’ pants on ALL week! 🙂 Thanks for the pin Marcie!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
Fall indeed! I bet these would make my apartment smell heavenly while they’re baking, no? These pecans look SO delicious, Kristi!! Can’t wait to see what you do with them next week! 🙂
Kristi says
Yes! Forget the insense and candle burning – just make a bag of these babies! Oh…you are going to LOVE next week!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Hey Kristi, if you need any help polishing off these amazing looking pecans I’d be more than willing to help you out 😀 I can almost smell these wonderful Pecans!
Kristi says
YES! Come on over Cindy! I’ve been trying to get you to come over for a lllooonnnggg time! I’m glad i finally have something to make you say yes! I’ll make sure they are warm and waiting!
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong says
Wow!! I assure you I will totally get addicted to this amazing flavoured pecans.. Ohh Yummmmm!!
Kristi says
Yes! Plan to fall completely in love, get addicted and then not be able to live without them! 🙂 They hook you that way!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
Kristi this is amazing! I totally see why you are so enthusiastic about it 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Daniela! Once I smelled them, then tasted them – it was all over for me. 🙂
Ashley says
Ugh I love candied pecans!!! haha you are making me want to run in the kitchen and make a batch! Looking forward to see what you do with them! 🙂
Kristi says
Come to my house Ashley 🙂 then you don’t have to make them!!! You are in for a treat next week!
Juliana says
I love candied pecans, they are sure addictive…yours look delicious Kristi.
Hope you are enjoying your week 😀
Kristi says
I agree with you Juliana!!! So good and so addictive! In a good way. Have a beautiful week!
Kelly says
Love these candied pecans!! I will definitely need my eating pants since I would not be able to stop snacking on these tasty treats! So addictive but so so good! Can’t wait to see next what you made with these next week 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly – they were really good. Every time someone opened the jar I kept them in, they kept saying they smelled like a cinnamon roll! 🙂
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
I’ve been daydreaming about fall lately. Which is weird because I love summer, but it’s been crazy hot lately. Anyway! These candied pecans look delicious. I can smell them! Mmmm!
Kristi says
I LOVE fall Ruby!!! It’s my favorite season of the year. And, although I don’t want to see summer go – I’m equally as excited for fall! Have a great week!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
I love candied anything, and these pecans look superb!
Kristi says
Thanks Jessica! They are so addictive – just stay away!!! (NOT!) 🙂
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
I could definitely see myself reaching for the jar of these over and over again until I realize that they are gone! They are a great treat to make around the holidays too…yup, I went there. 😉
Kristi says
Yes Tina! You have these pegged just right!!! 🙂 The holidays? My sistah – AUGH!!! I’m not over summer. (p.s. but I’m so glad you went there! hahahaha!)
Judit + Corina | Glamorous Bite says
Mmmm…. your candied pecans look seriously tempting, Kristi! The perfect for snacks to go along a glass of light bubbly!
Cheers,
J+C
Kristi says
PERFECT! I never thought of having them with a glass of light bubbly! AUGH!…Judit + Corina ~ you just created my new favorite thing! 🙂
Medeja says
I don’t think I have seen candied pecans before.. must be delicious 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Medeja! You will love them. They’re so rich with the buttery, sugary and cinnamon coating! Enjoy!
Johlene says
These look amazing, I´ve bookmarked this recipe because believe it or not I love eating them just like that but.. also in salads.. awhile ago we went to a restuarant and I ordered a goatscheese and candied pecan salad.. it was amazing! 🙂 Happy Sunday! xoxo
Kristi says
Oooooooo, what a great idea Johlene! I would’ve never thought to put them on a salad. But, I’m going to now!!! {Hugs}
Dedy@Dentist Chef says
Pecans is not that easy to find and very expensive here in Indonesia, i guess you just treat other nuts correctly!!!
Kristi says
Yes, Dedy… the good news is, you can treat any other nuts (e.g. walnuts) exactly the same. 🙂 Use whatever is affordable in Indonesia. Happy cooking!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I love candied pecans for my salads, and I need to start making them at home! Thanks for this great recipe.
Kristi says
Thanks Rachel! I love them too – yet I’ve never had them on salads – so thank you for the brilliant idea!!! 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Oh. My. goodness. I am so tempted to go make these right now…and it’s midnight!!
Kristi says
Hahahaha! I know what you mean Ashley! 🙂 Have a beautiful day.
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
Whoaaaaaa!!!!! You know, every time my mom hands me a handful of nuts, I always ALWAYS scrunch up my nose because I hate having them by the handful just like that with no other flavor going on! I mean I like nuts but eating them plain EVERY SINGLE DAY can be so boring! I am SOOOOOOOOO making these candied versions!!!! They look so good and I can almost taste the sweet cinnamon-y flavor!!!! 😀
Kristi says
You will lllloooovvvveeee these then Samina. Trust me when I say they’re addicting! 🙂
Lisa says
Can you use brown sugar instead of the white with these?
Kristi says
Hi Lisa, I have never tried brown sugar, but I am sure you can. It will have a bit of a different flavor profile though because of the molasses in brown sugar. Let me know if you try it! Happy Holidays!