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Easy Candied Pecans
Easy Candied Pecans is made with light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pecan halves.
- Prep
- 4 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
2. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
3. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Get to know the ingredients
granulated sugar
In the method: Add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon and butter to a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
light brown sugar
In the method: Add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon and butter to a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
ground cinnamon
In the method: Add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon and butter to a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons granulated sugarIngredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons light brown sugarIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamonIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons unsalted butterIngredient note
Source: 1 cup pecan halves (raw or toasted work)
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Easy Candied Pecans
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Break apart and enjoy immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store on the counter.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the baking sheet and skillet. Start with this step: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or a silicone baking mat) and set aside.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Break apart and enjoy immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store on the counter.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: isabeleats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.