Spiced Pecans

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 2 c. pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all ingredient except nuts in a saucepan.
  2. 2
    Boil about 3 minutes until it becomes a syrup-like consistency.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and add nuts immediately.
  4. 4
    Stir until nuts are all coated and no liquid remains.
  5. 5
    Empty onto waxed paper.
  6. 6
    Break apart any nuts that are sticking together.
  7. 7
    Let cool on waxed paper (you have to work fast after nuts are added to hot syrup).
  8. 8
    After nuts have cooled, package into decorative tins and give as gifts or store for your own use.
  9. 9
    (Makes great Christmas gifts.)

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