Thanks to a skillet and stovetop, you can make this simple candied fruit recipe in less than 10 minutes. They are egg-free and gluten-free, making them perfect for snacks, add salads, other dishes and cheese boards.
We make these simple candied pecans a lot and love how fast they are made on the stovetop. I love them having salads, snacks and cheese boards. They are very sweet and a little salty, and they are added with a little cinnamon and orange peel to make them more delicious.
If you like this quick way to make candied pecans, you might also like my way to make candied pecans in the oven. This recipe requires egg whites, which makes them lighter and crisper.
Key Ingredients
- Pecan: I use half of pecans to make this recipe, but you can easily swap pecans for other nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts or cashews!
- brown sugar: I love the extra rich flavor of these candied pecans.
- spices: I combined cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract and a small amount of orange peel to fit these candied fruits. I also like a little chili, some heated, but this is optional.
How to make candied pecans in 10 minutes
My stovetop candied pecans are really simple! I add them to salads, rice and desserts, and I love adding them to the cheese board!
Candied pecans that make us sweet and saltyyou combine sugar with spices, vanilla extract and a little water from the skillet. Heat everything until it looks like glaze, and stir the nuts.
Continue to stir the nut for a few minutes, then transfer it to a baking sheet to cool. Once cool, you may need to unpack some of the nuts that stick together, but other than that, they are ready to enjoy!
How to use candied pecans
My stovetop candy pecans are very simple! I added them to salads, desserts and cheese boards and as standalone snacks, they were great too.
These Creamy Apple Fennel Salads, this easy Faro Salad, my favorite quinoa salad and this warm apple cabbage salad. I also love using candied fruit on this balsamic strawberry salad and these coconut oil roasted sweet potatoes.
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Thanks to a skillet and stovetop, you can make these simple candied pecans in less than 10 minutes. This recipe can also be used with a variety of other nuts. We especially like walnuts and cashew nuts.
Make 2 cups
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You will need
2 cups (6 oz or 170g) half pecan
6 tablespoons (75g) brown sugar
1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ tablespoons water
2 teaspoons orange peel, optional
Cayenne Pepper, optional
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1Arrange the baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
2Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, water, orange zest and chili to a medium skillet.
3Place the skillet on medium heat and stir frequently until the brown sugar melts into a bubbling sauce, about 1 minute.
4Add the pecans and make the brown sugar sauce cover it.
5Cook, stirring throughout the day until the pecan looks sweet and smells 2 to 3 minutes. When the nuts in the pan are heated in the pan, the sauce slowly covers them and turns into a shine. Watch carefully the nuts cooked to avoid burning.
6Transfer the candied pecans to a prepared baking sheet and spread it in a layer.
7Let the pecans cool and break them down before serving.
Adam and Joanne’s Tips
- storage: Store the cooled candied nuts in an airtight container. They will last for 1 week at room temperature, in the refrigerator for several weeks, and in the freezer for a month (if not available).
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt makes these taste salty. If you wish not to taste the salt, reduce it to 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Pecans are too sticky: If it remains sticky after cooling, heat the oven to 325°F (162°C) and bake for 5 to 10 minutes to help harden the candy coating.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
Service size
1/4 cup
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Calories
176
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Total fat
15.4g
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Saturated fat
1.3 g
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cholesterol
0mg
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sodium
147.4mg
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carbohydrate
10.1g
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Dietary fiber
2.4 grams
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Total sugar
7.5 g
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protein
2G
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