Ingredients
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- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
- In a saucepan, combine water and vanilla, bring to a simmer, then add pecans and stir to coat.
- Add cinnamon-sugar mixture to the pecans and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
- Allow to cool before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake for an additional 2 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 170 Kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg