Easy Homemade Southern Stovetop Caramelized Pecans
Easy Homemade Southern Stovetop Caramelized Pecans - Quick and delicious, these caramelized pecans are the perfect snack, topping, or gift!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Equipment
- Large Saucier, large saucepan or large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Half-sheet pan lined with parchmenet of silicone liner
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecan halves, toasted (See Tip 1)
- ⅔ cup (5 ounces) light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (1 ounce) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (See Tip 2)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (See Tip 3)
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a saucier, large saucepan, or large skillet. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Continue stirring over medium heat until the sugar mixture comes to a boil, about 4 minutes. Add toasted pecans; stir to combine.
- Continue stirring pecan mixture over medium heat until the sugar mixture forms a sandy coating on the pecans, about 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sandy coating melts and caramelizes on the pecans, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully to ensure that the pecans do not burn.
- Transfer caramelized pecans to a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet. Using two forks, carefully separate the pecans into single pieces. Allow to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Yield: 3 cups, 12 servings. (See Tip 4)
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Notes
- To toast pecans, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for eight to nine minutes. Watch carefully to ensure that the pecans do not burn.
- May omit cinnamon if you don't like cinnamon.
- If you don't have sea salt, you can substitute table salt.
- These make excellent gifts. Package the caramelized pecans in treat bags or decorative containers for holiday gifts for friends, coworkers, and family.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
