Easy & Quick Candied Pecans
Sweet, crunchy, and perfectly spiced, these easy quick candied pecans are the ultimate snack or topping for your favorite salads, desserts, or breakfast dishes. In just a few minutes, you can whip up this irresistible treat that tastes like it took awhile, but without any fuss. Whether you’re entertaining, gifting, or just craving a sweet crunch, this simple recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Candied Pecans
Ingredients
Method
- Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Spray two spoons or spatulas with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir well till all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside.
- Add pecans to a small nonstick sauté pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and beginning to toast.
- Add the sugar/spice mixture to the pan and stir frequently until the syrup mixture is completely gone and is coating the nuts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir constantly for another 2-5 minutes, until the pecans are shiny. Reduce heat if mixture starts to smoke too much. A little is okay, just be careful not to burn.
- Turn out onto prepared foil. With the two prepared spoons, spread nuts apart and separate to a single layer. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
These easy quick candied pecans are perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to any dish or enjoying straight from the pan! Keep a batch on hand for salads, oatmeal, cheese boards, or even as a last-minute gift. They are a wonderful addition to the Blueberry Arugula Salad from An Easy Easter Menu with Classic Spring Recipes . Quick, delicious, and totally addictive, they’re a pantry staple you’ll make again and again.
