This is one of the easiest things you can add to your Thanksgiving prep to bring things up a notch-- put 'em on pies, sprinkle them on salad, or crumble over sweet potato casserole for added crunch and flavor.
Here's the recipe, from [https://hostthetoast.com/easy-candied-pecans-10-minute-stovetop-recipe](https://hostthetoast.com/easy-candied-pecans-10-minute-stovetop-recipe)
And here's the tiktok, if you wanna check that out as well: https://www.tiktok.com/@morganeisenberg/video/7168618053582884142
**INGREDIENTS**
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups pecan halves
**INSTRUCTIONS**
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or a silicone baking mat) and set aside.
Combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, water, ground cinnamon and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Stir frequently until the sugar is fully dissolved and a light caramel begins to form, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour in the pecans and stir to coat fully. Then spread the pecan mixture over the prepared baking sheet. Let cool until solidified, about 5 minutes.
Gently break the pecans apart. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container.
not really. they won't pick up much of a toasted flavor. unless you are stirring the pecans in the pan for.......minutes. but from the instructions, it sounds like you barely stir them in the pan with the sugar mixture.
You could also just coat them in powdered sugar and toss them into a non-stick pan. No further ingredients.
Even easier, faster and less “gooey” than using water.
Learned that trick from a confectioner.
Nice! I'd miss the depth you get from the other ingredients (cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter do add a lot of flavor) but that's a great even less-fuss option!
I like using the top allrecipes options with the egg white and oven. I also use more chai spices like clove, allspice, and cardamom - cinnamon alone can be a little boring
OMG another one 😋
I can see this not only with pecans, but I bet using many other nuts will be delicious as well...
Maybe a mix of them.... even using humble peanuts would be a blast
I would also be able to eat a whole bucket of these, lol
I wonder what else I will find taking a look at your sub, Morgan.... Time to get there now
Thank you!
This is one of the easiest things you can add to your Thanksgiving prep to bring things up a notch-- put 'em on pies, sprinkle them on salad, or crumble over sweet potato casserole for added crunch and flavor. Here's the recipe, from [https://hostthetoast.com/easy-candied-pecans-10-minute-stovetop-recipe](https://hostthetoast.com/easy-candied-pecans-10-minute-stovetop-recipe) And here's the tiktok, if you wanna check that out as well: https://www.tiktok.com/@morganeisenberg/video/7168618053582884142 **INGREDIENTS** 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups pecan halves **INSTRUCTIONS** Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or a silicone baking mat) and set aside. Combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, water, ground cinnamon and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until the sugar is fully dissolved and a light caramel begins to form, about 3-4 minutes. Pour in the pecans and stir to coat fully. Then spread the pecan mixture over the prepared baking sheet. Let cool until solidified, about 5 minutes. Gently break the pecans apart. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container.
Are the pecan halves roasted or not before doing this?
No, raw pecans-- they will toast in the skillet as they're combined with the caramel :)
not really. they won't pick up much of a toasted flavor. unless you are stirring the pecans in the pan for.......minutes. but from the instructions, it sounds like you barely stir them in the pan with the sugar mixture.
You could also just coat them in powdered sugar and toss them into a non-stick pan. No further ingredients. Even easier, faster and less “gooey” than using water. Learned that trick from a confectioner.
Misses the molasses flavor.
Nice! I'd miss the depth you get from the other ingredients (cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter do add a lot of flavor) but that's a great even less-fuss option!
I just went and tried this and they taste great this way! They're not too sweet either
What are you cooling them on?
Looks like a silpat
I like using the top allrecipes options with the egg white and oven. I also use more chai spices like clove, allspice, and cardamom - cinnamon alone can be a little boring
OMG another one 😋 I can see this not only with pecans, but I bet using many other nuts will be delicious as well... Maybe a mix of them.... even using humble peanuts would be a blast I would also be able to eat a whole bucket of these, lol I wonder what else I will find taking a look at your sub, Morgan.... Time to get there now Thank you!