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Stove Top Candied Pecans Recipe

January 5, 2019 by Megan Porta 7 Comments

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Stove top candied pecans are super easy to make, using only 4 ingredients and done in under 10 minutes. Great added to salads or given as a gift!

close up of stove top candied pecans spread out on a sheet pan.

Original recipe: January 2019 | Updated: December 2019

One of my food specialties is making unique and tasty salads that have that extra little touch of delicious perfection. One of my salad secrets is adding chopped Candied Pecans. It gets people every time!

Making candied pecans takes an extra 10ish minutes, but it is well worth that little bit of effort. They transform a great salad into an out-of-this-world salad. Trust me!

Candied Pecans are also an irresistible snack to have sitting on the counter during holiday gatherings or for any party. Try not to eat them all yourself!

And last but not least they are great gifts, especially around the holidays. Everyone loves a delicious homemade gift, right?

HOW TO MAKE STOVE TOP CANDIED PECANS

Add these sugar coated pecans to your list of easy recipes that make a regular recipe turn out to be excellent!

STEP 1

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and pecan halves and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and becomes a light brown liquid in the skillet (approximately 5 minutes).

pecans and sugar cooking in a skillet

STEP 2

Remove from the heat and add the vanilla to the sugar mixtures; mix well.

Pour the pecans onto the lined baking sheet in a single layer. Let cool for a minimum of 5 minutes.

sticky stove top candied pecans on parchment paper

Chop to use in a salad or add the pecans to a serving dish for snacking!

HOW LONG DO CANDIED PECANS KEEP

When stored in an airtight container, candied pecans will last up to 2 weeks at room temperature, 4 weeks in the fridge or 4 months in the freezer.

HOW TO STORE YOUR PECANS

Once they’ve cooled, candied pecans are ready for storing. Make sure they are sealed tightly in either a plastic or glass container.

WHAT TO DO WITH STOVE TOP CANDIED PECANS

Add Candied Pecans to any or all of these delicious recipes, plus so many more!

  • Topping on a bowl of ice cream with some homemade hot fudge!

  • Healthy Lunch Bowl

  • Grape Pecan Summer Salad

  • Chopped Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

  • Break them apart and add them to a mason jar with a fun ribbon tied around the rim to give as a gift!

  • Add to the top of a pumpkin pie or as the final touch on your skillet chocolate chip cookie!

close up of large bowl of candied pecans

OTHER HOMEMADE GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A perfect gift that’s affordable and thoughtful is a homemade one! Here’s some great DIY gifts that can be easily made to giveaway. We’ve got something for everyone!

  • Homemade Chocolate Fudge Sauce – You’ll enjoy spoonfuls of this gooey homemade chocolate fudge sauce perfect for summer treats!

  • Salted Caramel Sauce – There’s just 4 ingredients needed to make your own salted caramel sauce. Top or fill your next batch of baked goods with this delicious, irresistible sauce.

  • Exfoliating Coffee Scrub – Make your own face scrub at home in minutes! This DIY recipe is the perfect any-occasion gift made with coffee and coconut oil.

  • Homemade Vanilla Extract – Make your own Vanilla Extract at home! This recipe requires only TWO ingredients and you will be so happy with the way homemade vanilla flavors your baked goods.

  • Homemade Caramels are my FAVORITE. They are chewy and gooey and sooo delicious. You won’t want to eat just one but they make a perfect treat for holiday parties OR holiday gifts!

  • Everything But The Bagel Seasoning – Make Trader Joe’s famous “Everything But the Bagel” seasoning blend at home in less than 5 minutes and for a fraction of the cost of store bought!

Candied pecans topped over a large bowl of chopped salad

Stove Top Candied Pecans Recipe

Candied Pecans are super easy to make on the stove top with only 4 ingredients and in less than 10 minutes. Great when added to salads and also great for snacking or to give as gifts!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how do i make candied pecans
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 173kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups pecans
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sugar
    and pecans and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and
    becomes a light brown liquid in the skillet (approximately 5 minutes).
  • Remove from the heat and add the vanilla; mix well. Pour the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Let cool for a minimum of 5 minutes. Chop to use in a salad or add the pecans to a serving dish for snacking!

Notes

  • Topping on a bowl of ice cream with some homemade hot fudge!
  • Healthy Lunch Bowl
  • Grape Pecan Summer Salad
  • Chopped Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Break them apart and add them to a mason jar with a fun ribbon tied around the rim to give as a gift!
  • Add to the top of a pumpkin pie or as the final touch on your skillet chocolate chip cookie!

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Filed Under: Appetizers, Sides, Snacks Tagged With: 30 Minutes or Less, Candied, DIY Gifts, Easter, Fall Party, Finger Foods, Game Day, Holiday Party, Holidays, New Years Eve, Nuts, Pecans, Snacks, Stove Top, Thanksgiving

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Comments

  1. Winston millican

    April 19, 2020 at 3:07 am

    Thank you for promoting pecans!

    Reply
  2. CinR

    December 21, 2016 at 1:13 am

    Have you tried these using brown sugar? Would you use the same amount as the white sugar?

    Reply
    • Megan Porta

      December 21, 2016 at 1:37 am

      CinR: Brown sugar tastes incredible with these! Yep, same amount. Enjoy!
      Megan

      Reply
  3. Gaylegrey

    December 2, 2014 at 12:31 am

    These are amazing!! Toffee like coating- delish!

    Reply
  4. Linda

    March 31, 2013 at 7:04 am

    You are making me hungry. These look so good. I'll have to try them.

    Reply
  5. Joss

    September 10, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Looks perfect! As you can see, I am hooked on your blog. Love these nuts!

    Reply
  6. Parsley Sage

    April 22, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Its official. You can make anything naughty.

    DELICIOUS!

    Reply

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