Caramelized Pecans
Easy Homemade Southern Stovetop Caramelized Pecans - Quick and delicious, these caramelized pecans are the perfect snack, topping, or gift!
Ingredients
- 2 cupsraw pecan halves, toasted (see tip 1)
- ⅝ cuplight brown sugar
- 2 tablespoonswater
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- ½ teaspoonground cinnamon (see tip 2)
- ¼ teaspoonfine sea salt (see tip 3)
Directions
- 1
Combine, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a saucier or large saucepan or large skillet. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Continue stirring over medium heat until the sugar mixture comes to a boil, about 4 minutes. Add toasted pecans; stir to combine.
- 3
Continue stirring pecan mixture over medium heat until the sugar mixture forms a sandy coating on the pecans, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook stirring constantly until the sandy coating melts and forms a caramelized coating on the pecans, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully to ensure that the pecans do not burn.
- 5
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.
- 6
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- 7
Yield: 3 cups, 12 servings. (See Tip 4)