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Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
Are you ready to indulge in the sweetest little snack treat? You’re going to go nuts for these easy Cinnamon Sugar Pecans! Yep… pun intended!
When it comes to making candied nuts… it can be quite the process, but that’s where these fast and easy stovetop candied pecans come in!
These savory pecans wrapped in a gooey sugar glaze are beyond dreamy, and can be made in just 5 minutes!
They’re the perfect blend of sweet and cinnamon-y, and are so ridiculously fast to make! Just 5 minutes and you’re done!
The hardest part will be waiting for them to cool and dry a bit, but go ahead and sneak some sticky pecans while you wait… I totally give you permission!
Only sneak a few though, these little guys are hard to resist!! If you’re not careful, these caramelized stovetop candied pecans will disappear as fast as you can make them!
Now these candied nuts can be enjoyed all year long, but make sure to serve up these delicious cinnamon sugar pecan halves at the holidays for guests to snack on, too!
Then add them to your fancy cheeseboards, spread them out in a layer over your baked pumpkin pie, or chop and sprinkle them on your baked Sweet Potato.
You can even top your salads with them year round! Pecans have never tasted so good!
And if you need any more reasons to indulge in these sweet treats… just remember this: pecans are high in fiber, packed with vitamins, and a great source of antioxidants! So let’s indulge, shall we?
Are you ready to make your easy sugar coated pecans?
Go grab your Cast Iron Skillet, and let’s get started!
Warning: You won’t be able to resist this nostalgic stovetop Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe!
Here’s what you’ll do…
Candied Pecans Ingredients:
You’ll just need a few ingredients to make the best Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans!
- Pecan Halves
- Granulated Sugar – just your basic white sugar.
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
Cinnamon Sugar Pecan Reviews
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Sarimar writes: “So good and simple”
Lavender writes: “Delicious!!! Smells amazing – the perfect Fall snack”
Jennifer writes: “SO good and SO easy!”
Pamela writes: “Yes very delicious. I alway buy them when I visit Cabela’s. Now make them at home.”
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Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups Millican Pecan Halves, (8 oz.)
- 1/2 cup Granulated (White) Sugar + 1 tsp. for Sprinkling
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 4 tbsp. Water
Instructions
- Preheat 10" cast iron skillet over low heat.
- Once it has warmed up a bit, turn heat up to medium. Then add Sugar, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Salt, and Water to skillet, and cook over medium heat for about 1 - 2 minutes, stirring well with a wooden spoon until mixture turns into a glaze and begins to bubble.
- Then add pecans to skillet, and continue stirring well until all pecans have been coated with the glaze... about 2 more minutes.
- Now transfer pecans to a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.
- Flip each pecan over so it's right side up, and spread out so none are left touching.
- Then sprinkle pecans with additional 1 tsp. of Sugar.
- Allow to cool overnight, and ENJOY!
- Store in a mason jar or airtight container on the counter and use within the week, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!So wasn’t that easy? Nothing beats a candied pecan… and they make the sweetest little gifts in a jar, too! I’m giving you a fair warning though… they’ll disappear as fast as you can make them! 🙂
How Long Do Fresh Pecans Last?
If you’re not ready to make your candied pecans right away, simply store your pecans from Millican Pecan in the refrigerator up to 6 months, or the freezer up to one year.
How Do You Fix Sticky Candied Pecans?
Now if you’re just dreaming of sticky candied pecans, these will actually be sticky as the sugar cools.
So that first day you make them… go to town and enjoy your sticky pecans! After that, as the sugar finishes cooling, you’ll have the traditional hardened sugar candy pecans.
How Long Will Candied Pecans Keep Fresh?
So you’re probably wondering… how long are candied pecans good for? Well, once your pecans have completely cooled, simply store in an airtight container or mason jar at room temperature, and use within 1 week.
Where Do The Best Pecans Come From?
When it comes to pecans, I’ve personally found that the orchard fresh pecans from Millican Pecan top the charts!
Millican Pecan is one of the oldest pecan companies in Texas, and has been harvesting and selling pecans since 1888.
They are my favorite source of fresh pecans halves that will take your recipes to the next level!
Millican Pecan offers Grade 1 Fancy pecans that have a light gorgeous color, are picked fresh this season for rich flavor, and have had no cooking process.
And the best part is… they’re so affordable, too!
They’re just the right mix of quality and value. Millican Pecan is all about old fashioned quality, and even have five generations of pecan lineage standing behind their company, so you know they’re going to be good!
Learn more and order your pecans here at Millican Pecan. You can even get 5% off your order when you use coupon code: HEIDM5
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So have you tried making this easy candied Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe for yourself yet?
Leave a comment and share your thoughts!
GREAT recipe… the only thing I did differently was to add a tiny dash of Ground Red Cayenne Pepper… sweet heat… DELICIOUS!!
That sounds like such a delicious twist, Dardanella… thanks so much for sharing your tip!
I’m so excited about this recipe, Heidi, thank you so much for sharing! My family has a small pecan grove on our farm property so this will be the perfect way to hightlight a special treat this Fall. I can’t wait to send this recipe to my sisters! Hope your week is tons of fun, CoCo
You’re very welcome, CoCo! That’s so amazing that your family actually has a pecan grove, too!
These candied pecans look so delicious, I’ll have to try this brand!
You definitely will… they’re amazing!!
These look and sound delicious. Very similar to the cinnamon sugar almonds I make at Christmas. They always go down a storm in the little hampers! Yum!
Aimsy xoxo
Aimsy’s Antics
Those sound so delicious too, Aimsy! And yes… they’re the perfect little treat for Christmas time!
Thanks for the recipe I love pecan nuts to nibble on
You’re very welcome, Delphine… they really are the perfect little treat for your snack attacks!
Pecans are one of my favorite nuts. These candied ones look great! And a pretty easy recipe — bonus! Thanks. 🙂
You’re very welcome! I just love pecans too, and this candied version really is so quick and easy to make!
These are so delicious, and what a fabulous edible gift idea!
Thanks, Alex… and I agree ~ they’re perfect for little gifts!
What a great easy way to make these candied pecans! This is a great recipe to put away for the holidays.. thanks
You’re very welcome, Judee… I hope you enjoy making them during the holidays this year!
Yum, such a wonderful snack!
Does it have to be iron skillet? I don’t own one
Hi Jacquay ~ a nonstick skillet will work fine, too. 🙂 Just skip the preheating step if using nonstick, and you may need to extend the cook time a bit.
Thanks, Natalia! They definitely are SO yummy!
I love cinnamon nuts! These look so delicious and I love how easy and quick the preparation is. Now tell me how to not to eat the whole batch at one go LOL
I know, right? That’s the problem, Angie… they are beyond tempting!! 🙂