My recipe for how to make candied pecans is quick and easy in 5-minutes, right off of the stove-top! Candied Pecans are found on some of the most delicious dishes from salads to desserts. In this post, I’m breaking down how to make them in 4 easy steps and what you can use them for.

How To Make Candied Pecans

I like to be prepared in the kitchen so I prep my steps before I begin. The first step is to gather a plate or baking tray, line your choice with parchment paper and set it aside. If you don’t have parchment paper, you can try wax paper but do not use a paper towel because they will stick to it.

Set your stove-top to medium heat and using a skillet, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir and then add water and cook for 2-minutes until the sugar dissolves. You’ll want to have a bubbling mixture! Once it’s bubbling, add in 1 cup of pecans and stir to evenly coat the batch. Cook this for another 2-3 minutes. Remove your pecans from the skillet and spread them evenly onto your parchment paper.

Before you dive into your pecans, make sure that they’ve cooled completely.

Suggestions For How To Use Your Candied Pecans

Crushed or whole pecans used as toppings for oatmeal or yogurt
Add as toppings for pancakes, french toast and waffles
Mixed into homemade granola bars
Mixed into salads
Add to open-faced sandwiches or flat-breads
Add into batters for cookies, banana bread and muffins
Eat them as a snack!
Pack them into a jar as a gift for someone special

Recipes To Try Using Candied Pecans

Roasted Pear & Spinach Salad

Pumpkin Pie Chia Overnight Oats

One Bowl Banana Bundt Cake with Caramel & Candied Pecans – this one is my favorite!

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