Homemade Candied Pecans | Fast And Easy Recipe | Party Food | The Southern Mountain Kitchen

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Maple syrup provides a different sweetness profile.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts are often less expensive and still provide a rich flavor.

Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper for cooling the pecans.

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 tbsp of water, 1/4 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp of cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the skillet.

Stir the mixture until it starts to simmer and bubble, cooking for at least 1 minute.

Add 1.5 cups of pecans to the bubbling mixture.

Cook the pecans in the mixture for at least 2 minutes, stirring to coat them until they appear crystallized.

Transfer the coated pecans to the prepared baking pan to cool, separating any large clumps if necessary.

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