Joanna Gaines Candied Pecans Recipe
Craving a sweet and crunchy snack? Try Joanna Gaines Candied Pecans Recipe today! This simple treat is perfect for holidays. You can also enjoy it as a gift.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- SpatulaÂ
- Oven mitt
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents the pecans from sticking badly.
- Add butter to a saucepan. Melt it over medium heat slowly.
- Add both sugars and water next. Stir until everything dissolves completely. This takes about 2 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add cayenne if you like spice. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Pour pecans into the sugar mixture. Stir until they're completely coated. Make sure every pecan gets covered.
- Transfer pecans to your prepared sheet. Spread them in a single layer. Don't let them overlap too much.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes total. Stir them once at 7 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool. They'll crisp up as they cool. Break apart any stuck-together pecans gently.
Notes
- Use fresh pecans for best results.
- Stale nuts won't taste as good.
- Don't skip the parchment paper step.
- It makes cleanup much easier for you.
- Watch the oven closely near the end.
- Pecans can burn very quickly.
- Let them cool completely before storing.
- They won't be crispy if warm.
- Store in an airtight container always.
- They stay fresh for two weeks.
- Add more cinnamon if you prefer.
- Adjust sweetness to your personal taste.