Candied Pecans Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6
🥘 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Description:
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Candied Pecans with this delightful recipe. Perfect for sharing during festive occasions or as a delightful snack any time of the year, these crunchy treats are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 520.9
- Fat Content: 39.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 10.2mg
- Sodium Content: 44.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.4g
- Fiber Content: 4.8g
- Sugar Content: 26.2g
- Protein Content: 4.6g
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Place pecan halves in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and heat in the oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast them.
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Prepare the Syrup: In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the corn syrup and half of the granulated sugar until well combined. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, let it continue to boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
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Coat the Pecans: Pour the hot syrup over the toasted pecans, stirring constantly to ensure they are evenly coated.
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Bake: Transfer the coated pecans back into the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour, stirring several times throughout the baking process to prevent sticking and ensure even coating.
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Final Coating: After baking, sprinkle the pecans with the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, tossing them gently to coat evenly.
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Cool and Store: Immediately spread the sugared pecans out on greased cookie sheets to cool. Quickly separate any pecan halves that may have stuck together during baking. Once cooled, store the candied pecans in a tightly covered container to maintain their freshness.
Indulge in the sweet crunch of these Candied Pecans as a delightful snack, a festive treat, or a homemade gift for friends and family. Enjoy the irresistible combination of toasted pecans coated in a buttery, sugary syrup—a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite!
