Best Candied Pecans Recipe
The possibilities for candied pecans are endless. Perfectly sweet with hints of spice and orange, you'll never buy the store bought version again. Roasted candied nuts are scrumptious on their own or as part of a cheese board. Throw them on a salad, ice cream or pancakes, the possibilities are endless.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan Halves
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Cardamon
- ½ teaspoon Cloves
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
- 3 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º. Place pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, turning half way through.
- In a small bowl combine orange zest with cinnamon, cardamon, cloves and pepper and set aside
- Add orange juice, vanilla and brown sugar to a large skillet over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let it boil for a minute, whisk continuously.
- Add pecans and coat completely with the sauce. Add the spice mixture then spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Watch the nuts closely as they roast, they will burn quickly. Every oven is a little different so check them at 5 minutes.
- Make sure you add the salt while they are still warm.
- Store in an airtight container on the counter, fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
