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Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans with Cinnamon Sugar

A close-up of a mound of freshly made candied pecans coated heavily in sparkling sugar, sitting on a white plate.
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Make sweet, crunchy candied pecans quickly on the stovetop using a simple cinnamon sugar glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil.
  2. Add the pecan halves to the boiling syrup. Stir constantly to coat the nuts evenly.
  3. Continue stirring as the water evaporates and the sugar mixture thickens and crystallizes around the pecans. This takes about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Once the sugar coating looks dry and sandy, remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. Spread the coated pecans immediately onto a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer to cool completely.
  6. Break apart any clumps once the pecans are cool.

Notes

  • For a crispier texture, spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 10 minutes after coating, then cool.
  • Store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • You can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.

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