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candied pecans

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Recipe by
Penny Binker
In the Country, SC

I am not such a big fan of a candied pecan but I know others are very much so. Though I love cinnamon I probably would make these without the cinnamon as I suspect that is the reason for my just tolerating the candies ones I have eaten. Spice is NICE but I think I am a purist with the pecans.

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Ingredients For candied pecans

  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2 c
    pecan halves
  • salt, optional

How To Make candied pecans

  • 1
    Combine the melted Butter, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, & Pecans. In a heavy skillet or pot on MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT, cook until pecans are coated & sugar is golden brown, for about 4 minutes.
  • 2
    Spread on foil & lightly salt (optional but they say some salt will bring out the sweetness more). Cool & dig in.

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