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Stovetop Candied Pecans [15 Minute Recipe, No Candy Thermometer]

Melinda | Missouri Girl
These one pot, stovetop, 15 minute, holiday candied pecans are the perfect easy and quick holiday treat or salad garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pecans, halves or whole (or favorite nut of choice)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a heavy sauce pan.
  • Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel is thick and mostly coating the nuts, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and continue stirring for another minute or until the caramel completely coats the nuts.
  • Transfer the candied nuts to a parchment lined, heat proof surface, and spread out the nuts. CAREFUL AS THE NUTS ARE EXTREMELY HOT!
  • Cool about 5 minutes (until just cool enough to safely handle) and then break apart any nuts that are stuck together. 
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