Stovetop Candied Pecans
You only need two ingredients and 15 minutes to make the best ever Stovetop Candied Pecans! Naturally vegan, oil-free, and refined sugar-free.
- Prep Time: 2 Minutes
- Cook Time: 8 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: about 2 cups 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (64 g) coconut sugar*
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 2 cups (200 g) pecans
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons coconut sugar to sprinkle on top, for added crunch
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Add the sugar, salt, and water to a medium non-stick saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar crystals.
- Once the mixture starts to bubble, add the pecans to the saucepan and cook until all of the liquid evaporated from the pan, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The nuts will start to stick together once finished and you will see “strings” of sugar as you stir.
- Transfer the pecans to the paper-lined baking tray, then use your hands to separate each nut, to prevent sticking. Sprinkle with additional coconut sugar (if desired), then let cool completely, until the nuts are no longer stick to touch.
- Serve as desired; store in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 10 days. Storing the fridge will help keep the nuts from further sticking together.
Notes
- Substitutions: coconut sugar can be replaced with brown sugar. Pecans can also be replaced with walnuts, if you’d like
- Recipe Variations: feel free to add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla, almond, or maple extract for a fun flavor twist, or add in 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon or a holiday spice blend!
Find it online: https://frommybowl.com/stovetop-candied-pecans/