Description
Delightful clusters of pecans coated in sweet caramel, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Pecans
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.
- In the same pan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter; stir until melted and bubbling.
- Use a candy thermometer to heat the mixture until it reaches 235–240°F (soft-ball stage), then remove from heat.
- Stir in ground cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and sea salt, then add the toasted pecans and mix to coat.
- Scoop small spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet quickly before the caramel hardens.
- If desired, sprinkle with sea salt or colored sugar while warm.
- Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container.
Notes
For a twist, try adding chocolate chips or using different nuts like walnuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg