Brown Sugar Pecans

Transform your snack game with these irresistible Brown Sugar Pecans—deliciously crunchy, sweet, and packed with a cozy hint of cinnamon. This quick and easy recipe combines raw pecans with a luscious caramel-like mixture of brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and spices, all coming together in just 15 minutes. As the sugar mixture crystallizes, it coats the pecans in a perfectly crisp layer that’s ideal for snacking, gifting, or elevating salads and desserts. With minimal ingredients and no baking required, these stovetop candied pecans are a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a sweet and nutty indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw pecans
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, water, and salt.

Step 2

Stir the ingredients together as the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, creating a smooth syrup. This will take about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the pecans to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly in the brown sugar mixture.

Step 4

Continue to cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the pecans are fully coated and the sugar starts to crystallize, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately transfer the pecans to a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat in a single layer to cool completely.

Step 6

Once the pecans have cooled and hardened, break them apart if necessary and store them in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	363.9 grams (363.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2063

Total Fat 187.20g	240%
Saturated Fat 28.40g	142%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 616mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 104.10g	38%
Dietary Fiber 22.30g	80%
Total Sugars 79.70g
Protein 21.10g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242mg	19%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 1045mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.1%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 19.1%