Name: Easy Candied Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 pound pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Easy Candied Pecans

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In 20 minutes you can have the best finger food snack to have on hand this holiday season. I like to place bowls of these pecans around the house when friends are over for easy munching.

Author: Addie Gundry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 3 cups 1x
Category: Desserts

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pound pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, boiling water, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cream of tartar. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans, then the vanilla. Stir until the pecans are fully coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the pecans on top. Using a fork, separate the pecans and let cool for 10 to 20 minutes. Pour into a party bowl and serve.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/easy-candied-pecans/