Photo by Alexandra Grablewski (Chronicle Books, 2018)
My husband calls these candied pecans “crack nuts” because they’re madly addictive. They’re perfect to serve with cocktails, toss over salads or just keep around the house over the holidays. They also make a delicious homemade gift. The best part? You only need four simple ingredients to make them — and if you start right now, you’ll be done in 15 minutes.
Begin by combining the Confectioners sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper and 4 teaspoons of water in a medium bowl.
How To Make Candied Pecans
Whisk until combined.
Add the pecans to the sugar mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Place the nuts on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the nuts are crusty on top and caramelized on the bottom.
Let cool completely, then break apart the nuts and serve.
Photo by Alexandra Grablewski (Chronicle Books, 2018)
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