I like to have a little bit of sweetness in my salads. I like that sweetness to be in the form of candied pecans! I was searching for some candied nuts recipe and came across a great candied nut recipe at Cafe Johnsonia, which she got from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook.
Ingredients:
2 cups whole nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) *I used more like 3 cups of nuts*
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
Place a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on a flat surface or baking sheet. (DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER!!! If you don’t have parchment or silicone, you can use a baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray.)
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add the sugar and nuts.
Cook while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and turns a golden brown. (You may still see some sugar crystals that haven’t melted–it’s okay.)***I added more nuts because during this phase it seems like there was a lot of sugar on the nuts. I didn’t want them swimming in sugar, I just wanted a light coating of sweet on them, so I added another cup to thin out the amount of sugar sticking to each nut***
Remove pan from heat and add vanilla extract. (It will bubble up.) Stir vigorously.
Turn the hot nuts out onto the prepared surface. Spread nuts out evenly. Cool completely before using or eating.
These are so good. I have been snacking on them during the day and adding them to my dinner salads! It is super yummy!
Dina says
I love candied nuts but have never made them. Thanks for the recipe!
Sherry says
This actually looks easy! Thanks so much, I cannot wait to try this recipe!
April Stephens says
So easy and I’m sure delicious! I can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Tania B says
Oh man. I love candied nuts of any kind but really love to have them on top of my salads as a little kick of sweetness. Delish!
Sam Dock says
Ugh I would snack on these all day if I made them!
lisa says
Oh, I love these things! Thanks for the recipe. It’ll save money making them at home. And it sounds simple. Thanks for the wax paper tip!
Dee @ Start Dreaming says
These look DELICIOUS!
Peggy Greco says
I will have to make this sometime, thanks for sharing mouthwatering recipe! Making me hungry for snacking!
Bonny says
I love candied pecans! I will have to try this!
Michael W Perkins says
YUM! That’s good snackin’.
Chrystal D says
That seems SO simple yet looks SO good! Thanks!
Maddie K. says
I like making these for salad to. It gives it a special pop.
Heaven Kelough says
Cool recipe! I can’t say I’ve ever had candied nuts before, but it’s definitely something I would like to try now! 🙂
Michael Lambert says
Theses look really good and easy to do.