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Candied Pecans

Course Dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Rough chop one cup of pecans.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine pecans, brown sugar, water, and salt. Heat over medium heat while stirring constantly.
  • Sugar will start to boil. Continue to stir constantly.
  • Stir until water has evaporated and the sugar has darkened and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread candied nuts on a piece of parchment paper in a single layer and allow to cool.
  • Sprinkle on pumpkin cream pie.

Notes

Adapted from The Perfect Pie