Description
A delightful snack of crunchy, sweet pecans coated in caramelized brown sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add the pecan halves to the mixture and stir to coat.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container or gift in jars.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients. You can experiment with different nuts or add spices for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Praline, Crunch, Snack, Dessert, Pecans