Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans are a delicious holiday treat. The candied pecans recipe is easy to make in just a few minutes, but you'd better make more than one recipe because they will get eaten up in a flash!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Rest Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2cups
Calories: 503kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt
Ingredients
2cupspecan halves
4Tablespoonsbutter
4Tablespoonslight brown sugar
Instructions
Melt butter on medium-high heat.
Add pecans and toss until covered with butter.
Next, add brown sugar and toss pecans until coated.
Bring to a boil and cook until pecans start to caramelize.
Spread on parchment paper to cool.
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Notes
You can double the recipe if you are giving the candied pecans away as gifts. The big batch is easy to make and is the perfect snack.