Cinnamon Sugared Pecans
Salty, sweet and crunchy snacking just got a lot tastier with my Cinnamon Sugared Pecans.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 283kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet, bring nuts, sugar, water, and cinnamon to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a low boil and cook stirring until syrup mixture has caramelized and the nuts are well coated. This will take 10 to 12 minutes.
- Immediately spread nuts on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and spread into a single layer.
- Bake in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. Stir and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven, stir and allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use mixed nuts, almonds or cashews instead of pecans in this recipe.
- Also, add 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper to kick up the heat
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
