Easy Candied Pecans

These deliciously easy candied pecans are so lightning-fast!

You’ll be making them all the time … for snacks, on salads … even as last-minute gifts!

– packed brown sugar – water – vanilla – kosher salt – pecan halves

In a medium-large saucepan over medium heat, toast pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

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Quickly drizzle the sugar mixture into the pan, on top of the pecans, stirring the nuts as you drizzle.

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Spread the pecans on a piece of parchment to cool.

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Once cooled, you can break the nuts apart, if needed. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.

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The pecans will be slightly sticky at first, but the coating hardens further within a few hours.

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