Sugar Candied Pecans
These candied nuts are super delicious. Not only are they are a great snack to make and share but also as a sweet topping. Double the batch because trust me, you'll want more.
Servings: 4
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the sugar and water. Once all the sugar has absorbed the water, add the pecans. Let it cook for 3 minutes without stirring.
- By minute 3. The sugar water will start to boil, and that's when you start stirring. Keep stirring while it cooks. By minute five, the sugar will get thicker and bubble. Keep stirring.
- By minute 7. The sugar will start to granulate, and it will cover the nuts. The nuts will start looking white and dusty. Keep stirring the pecans.
- By minute 8. Once all of your nuts are covered in sugar and have a white color, you're ready for the next step.
- Now you need to turn off the heat but keep stirring. We want the sugar to melt a little again. Since the pan will still be hot, the sugar will melt. This will make the sugar coating the pecans shiny. But be very careful, once your nuts start getting a shiny look, they're ready. Don't let the sugar get dark.
- Transfer them to a plate to cool down. After about 1 minute have passed, spread the nuts on your plate. With the air of a for or spoon, more the nuts around so they don't stick. Once they are safe to handle, separate them with your hands.
- You can enjoy these once they cool, or store them in an airtight container. If you have any flaky salt, sprinkle some on top. The sweet and salty flavor is delicious. Buen provecho!
Notes
- Sugar. I just use regular white granulated sugar, but you can also use brown sugar.
- Spices. You can add a splash of vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, or nutmeg.
- Storage. Make sure that you let the nuts cool before storing. This will prevent the nuts from getting soggy from the moisture. Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. They can last fresh for about 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
