Stovetop Cinnamon Sugar Pecans - Candied Pecans
Shelly
Easy recipe for cinnamon sugar pecans - candied pecans on the stovetop.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Line a cookie sheet or large cutting board with waxed paper.
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Cook pecan mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce is gone and pecans are coated with sugar.
Spread pecans on the prepared waxed paper. Try and give them room to breathe so they cool down faster.
Let cool completely.