Candied Pecans

Directions

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   Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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   Lightly toast pecans for 3-4 minutes in toaster oven on Toast setting (the same as you would toast bread), being careful not to burn them.
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   Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir brown sugar, olive oil and balsamic vinegar together until well combined.
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   When the mixture bubbles, take pecans from the toaster oven and add them to the saucepan, stirring to coat.
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   Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
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    Pour the pecans out onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out so that they are not touching one another.
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    Cool to allow the coating to harden.
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    Adapted from Epicurious.