Originally published on May 12, 2015
If candying nuts is something you’ve never done, it’s something I strongly suggest you try. All it takes is three ingredients.
You can use whatever nuts you like best, and then use them to garnish salads, add a little extra sweetness to banana bread, or just put out as a bowl of munchies when entertaining. The only thing that can go wrong here is that the nuts burn, because it can happen extremely quickly. So keep an eye on the pan and make sure you take it off the heat as soon as all of that sugar is melted.
Ingredients:
2 cups pecans, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions:
1.) Melt the butter in a frying pan set over medium heat. When fully melted, add the pecans and toss to completely coat in the butter.Stir just until everything in the pan becomes hot.
2.) Add the sugar and stir to distribute throughout the pan. Melt and then stir quickly to make sure the pecans are fully coated in the sugar and butter mixture. Then remove from heat immediately.
3.) Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread the pecans out in a single layer to cool and let the mixture set.
4.) Serve and enjoy!