Candied Nuts
Candied Nuts
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecans
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pecans, sliced almonds, granulated sugar, water, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a large sauté pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the pan over medium heat and stir the mixture regularly to ensure even coating and prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Once the mixture comes to a simmer, continue stirring constantly. Do not leave the pan unattended during this stage, as the sugar can burn quickly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Continue stirring until all the water has cooked off and the sugar suddenly crystallizes and coats the nuts. This process will happen relatively quickly once the water evaporates.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Immediately transfer the candied nuts onto a parchment-lined sheet pan, spreading them out in a single layer to prevent clumping.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Allow the candied nuts to cool completely at room temperature. They will become crispier as they cool.
⏱️ 30 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Candied Nuts
- 4 cups pecans
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pecans, sliced almonds, granulated sugar, water, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a large sauté pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the pan over medium heat and stir the mixture regularly to ensure even coating and prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Once the mixture comes to a simmer, continue stirring constantly. Do not leave the pan unattended during this stage, as the sugar can burn quickly.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Continue stirring until all the water has cooked off and the sugar suddenly crystallizes and coats the nuts. This process will happen relatively quickly once the water evaporates.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Immediately transfer the candied nuts onto a parchment-lined sheet pan, spreading them out in a single layer to prevent clumping.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Allow the candied nuts to cool completely at room temperature. They will become crispier as they cool.
⏱️ 30 min