These Instant Pot (get yours here: https://amzn.to/2QlkaDf) candied pecans are a quick and easy way to make sweet glazed pecans for salads, snacking, food gifts and more! I love these tender, sweet morsels and I bet you will, too!
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This easy homemade snack only takes about half an hour to make. They are a wonderful combo of sweet, tender and crunchy, with a maple taste you’ll adore.
Pack these easy candied pecans in jars tied with pretty ribbon for family and friends, teachers or coworkers. Or put out a batch of these beauties at your next party…but beware, they’ll disappear in a flash!
Pro Tip: For an extra-special presentation, use the sugar finish mixture on half the pecans, and leave the other half just glazed. You’ll love the way it looks!
Beware, they’ll disappear in a flash!
Ingredients:
Syrup Mixture:
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp maple extract (optional, but amazing!)
- 4 cups pecan halves (about 20 oz)
- 1/3 cup water
Sugar Finish Mixture (optional)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Ingredients:
Syrup Mixture:
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp maple extract (optional, but amazing!)
- 4 cups pecan halves (about 20 oz)
- 1/3 cup water
Sugar Finish Mixture (optional)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Combine Syrup Mixture ingredients in the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function and adjust to MORE or HIGH.
- Add pecans and cook and stir constantly for 5 minutes, or until pecans are tender.
- Add water to the pot and stir to combine.
- Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
- Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 8 minutes.
- When the time is up, quick-release the pressure, then stir to combine.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove pecans to parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes, then stir. Bake an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully for signs of burning.
- (Optional) Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then mix Sugar Mixture ingredients in a gallon bag and add pecans, shaking to coat.
- Spread pecans evenly on parchment and allow to cool before packaging.
*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.
