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Candied Pecans Stovetop Easy Recipe
These are a quick snack and easy to make on the stovetop. Just in time for movie night or a fast dessert!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keyword
brown sugar pecans, candied pecans stovetop, glazed pecans stovetop, stovetop candied pecans
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Author
Dawn Head
Equipment
Baking sheet and parchment paper or plate
Measuring cup and spoons
Medium bowl
Non-stick pan or cast iron pan
Knife, spoon, spoon for stovetop
Bowl for serving or storing
Ingredients
4
tablespoons
butter
2
cups
pecans
or any nuts or combo
4
tablespoons
brown sugar
4
tablespoons
granulated sugar
white sugar
1
teaspoon
cinnamon
¼
teaspoon
sea salt
1
teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
See below for optional add-ins
Instructions
Combine white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl; set aside
Melt butter in pan on medium-low heat
While butter is melting, line baking sheet with parchment paper (if using)
When melted, turn stove to medium heat and quickly add sugar mixture, vanilla extract, and pecans to pan
Continue mixing for 1 - 2 minutes so the nuts are covered
When coated, put on parchment paper or plate to cool. Separate them so they don't clump.
Notes
Variations:
1 cup pecans and 1 cup other nuts
⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice with a dash of nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash of chili powder and lime zest
Store in air-tight container for 1 week on counter or 2 -3 weeks in fridge.