Spiced Pecans
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Snacks A classic, sweet and warm holiday treat featuring pecans coated in a cinnamon-spiced sugar glaze. Perfect for gifting or serving as a festive snack.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 15 mins | 20 mins | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sugar | granulated |
| 1/2 cup | Water | |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon | ground |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract | |
| 1/2 lb | Pecans | halves |
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, combine the 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it reaches the thread stage (232°F on a candy thermometer).
- Place the 1/2 lb pecans in a mixing bowl, pour the hot syrup over them, and stir constantly until the mixture becomes cloudy, sugared, and coats the nuts.
- Separate the pecans onto a baking sheet or flat surface and let them cool completely until dry and hardened.
- Store in a jar or can and use as needed; they keep well.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the cooled spiced pecans in an airtight jar or container at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks.
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