CINNAMON AND VANILLA CANDIED PECANS

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I have made these so many times, I could almost make them in my sleep. Not only are they delicious to snack on, but they make a delightful gift. Notice the decorated coffee can in the background -makes a great container for gifting the nuts. I mailed a batch today; tomorrow I will make and send more. I sometimes use almonds...

Provided by Pat Morris

Categories     Nuts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 c pecan halves
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 c granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 c water
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Put pecans and oil in a flat baking pan; stir until pecans are coated. Roast in 300 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool. Do not roast at a higher temperature or overcook -they will become bitter. (SEE NOTE BELOW.)
  • 2. Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt and water in a saucepan; cook, stirring over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • 3. Boil to 236 degrees of a candy thermometer, or to soft ball stage*. FYI: Tonight I decided that I'd time the candied mixture (both times I made it) and from the time it started boiling until it reached the soft ball stage was only 4 minutes (and it only took about 4 minutes on medium to start boiling). So -in about 8 minutes from mixing it in the saucepan until you remove it from the heat and stir in the Vanilla and Pecans -you have a wonderful confection! Just thought I'd let you know that it isn't time nor labor intensive -just good.
  • 4. Remove from heat; blend in vanilla. Add pecans and stir until mixture is creamy (and loses its sheen). Turn out onto waxed paper and use a fork to separate pecans.
  • 5. * TO TEST FOR SOFT BALL STAGE: If you do not have a candy thermometer, drop a small amount of syrup into chilled water. When it forms a ball, but is soft enough to flatten when picked up with fingers (234 to 240 degrees), it will be to the soft ball stage.
  • 6. NOTE: You can skip the roasting step if you are in a hurry. However, if you taste the candied pecans that have been roasted and ones that have not been roasted, you will prefer roasting them before cooking on the stove -the flavor is so much richer.
  • 7. ENJOY!!

THABELANG LIHLAI
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Roster Boy
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These candied pecans are the perfect holiday treat.


Mst Morseda
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I used this recipe to make candied pecans for a gift. They were a big hit!


ebeyor destiny akpola
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These pecans are a great addition to my homemade trail mix.


Budha Magar
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I love the flavor of these candied pecans. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Pj Hailey
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pecans turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Adem Dkhili
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The pecans were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Nayan Das
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These candied pecans are dangerously addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ike Victor
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the sweet and crunchy pecans.


angel racaza
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The pecans turned out really well. They're a great snack and they also make a nice addition to salads and desserts.


Imran bhatti
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I love how easy this recipe is. I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, so I appreciate recipes that are quick and simple. These candied pecans came out great and they only took about 30 minutes to make.


Md Mostofa Kamal
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These candied pecans were a hit! They're the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. I made them for a holiday party and they were gone in no time.