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Candied Pecans

Sweet, buttery pecans with a crispy caramelized coating, ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for snacking, topping salads, or gifting.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
4g
Candied Pecans
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until it melts and foams, ~1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add pecans and brown sugar. Stir constantly until pecans are coated and fragrant, ~3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Spread pecans on a plate in a single layer. Sprinkle salt over top while still warm.

  4. Step 4

    Let cool 2 minutes until coating hardens, then serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • plate

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