Time
15 min
Serving
8 persons
Calories
217
These candied pecans perfect to serve with cocktails, toss over salads or just keep around the house over the holidays. They also make a delicious homemade gift. You only need four simple ingredients to make them — and if you start right now, you’ll be done in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- сonfectioners sugar: 0.5 cup
- kosher salt: 0.75 tsp
- cayenne pepper: 0.5 tsp
- water: 4 tsp
- pecans: 2 cup
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Stages of cooking
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Begin by combining the Confectioners sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper and 4 teaspoons of water in a medium bowl.
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Whisk until combined.
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Add the pecans to the sugar mixture and stir until evenly coated.
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Place the nuts on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the nuts are crusty on top and caramelized on the bottom.
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Let cool completely, then break apart the nuts and serve.
