candied pecan salad topper
This is super easy to make. Makes a sweet, tart, crunchy, chewy addition to any salad.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed dried blueberries, dried cherries and dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecan pieces
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
How To Make candied pecan salad topper
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Step 1Mix together brown sugar, water, vanilla and salt in a microwave safe 1-cup measure. Set aside.
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Step 2Toast pecan pieces in a skillet over medium heat for 3 - 4 minutes.
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Step 3When pecans are almost done, microwave sugar mixture for 30-40 seconds, until hot and bubbly. It will be HOT!
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Step 4Pour over pecan pieces in skillet and carefully stir to coat.
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Step 5Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet and allow to cool. Break apart nuts. They may be a bit "Tacky" at first, but this will go away.
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Step 6Mix with dried blueberries, cherries and cranberries. Store in an air tight container.
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Step 7To serve: sprinkle a tablespoon or so over salad. Or just enjoy as a snack!
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Category:
Lettuce Salads
Keyword:
#nuts
Keyword:
#dried cranberries
Keyword:
#dried cherries
Keyword:
#dried blueberries
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Nuts
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