Stovetop candied pecans are incredibly simple to prepare with just 4 ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes! Perfect for topping salads or gifting to friends and family.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet
Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. - Cook the Pecans
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and pecans, stirring constantly until the sugar melts and forms a light brown syrup (about 5 minutes). - Add Vanilla and Cool
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined. Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes. - Serve or Store
Chop the cooled pecans to use in salads or transfer them to a serving dish for snacking.
Notes
- Dessert Topping: Sprinkle over ice cream with homemade hot fudge for an indulgent treat.
- Salad Ideas: Try them in a grape pecan summer salad or a chopped salad with raspberry vinaigrette.
- Gift Idea: Break apart the cooled pecans, pack them in a mason jar, and tie a decorative ribbon around the rim for a thoughtful gift.
- Baking Finishes: Use as a garnish for pumpkin pie or skillet chocolate chip cookies.
Nutrition
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Potassium: 68 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 9 g
- Vitamin A: 98 IU
- Vitamin C: 1 mg
- Calcium: 12 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
Enjoy these candied pecans as a versatile snack or the perfect touch to your favorite dishes!
