Pack these candied pecans in a pretty container as a gift, or stash them away for yourself, because besides finding yourself nibbling on them as a snack, this pecan candy is handy to have around. You can pile the sugared nuts on a cutting board to accompany your favorite cheese, add some to roasted sweet potatoes or use them to top an indulgent chocolate dessert.

Fresh pecans are light and crisp, and they can be used in both decadent desserts and savory dishes. If you stocked up on pecans and want to keep cooking, try making a pecan pie or maple-pecan pork chops next.

Ingredients for Candied Pecans

• Pecans: Pecans are obviously the main ingredient here. The crunchy pecan halves will be extra tasty when they’re baked up with a spiced sugar coating.
• Butter: Creamy butter helps grease both cooking pans, so you’ll want to start with softened butter.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar is melted down into a caramel syrup to coat the pecans.
• Cinnamon: Cozy cinnamon adds a little warmth to balance the sweetness of the sugar.
• Vanilla extract: Just a teaspoon of vanilla adds another dimension of flavor.

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