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Top-down view of the cooled and hardened candied pecans arranged on a clean white serving dish on the white marble cooktop. The pecans are glossy, sugary, and crunchy, ready to be served as a snack or dessert topping. The scene highlights the shiny texture and golden-brown color of the candied pecans.

Pecan Praline Recipe

Candied pecans are a sweet and crunchy treat perfect for snacking, as a salad topping, or as a dessert garnish. Coated in a sugary glaze and baked to perfection, these pecans offer a delightful crunch and caramelized flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 107 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Butter or non-stick spray (for greasing the baking sheets)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions
 

Prepare the Baking Sheets:

  • Generously butter the baking sheets or line them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
    Top-down view of two baking sheets on a white marble cooktop. One sheet is generously buttered, and the other is lined with parchment paper. The scene focuses on the prepared sheets, ready for the candied pecan mixture to be dropped onto them.

Make the Candied Mixture:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, water, and butter. Stir frequently until the mixture comes to a rapid boil.
    Top-down view of a large saucepan on a white marble cooktop. Inside the pan, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of white sugar, ⅓ cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of butter are being stirred together over medium heat. The mixture is coming to a rapid boil, creating a smooth, bubbling syrup.

Add the Pecans:

  • Stir in the chopped pecans and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms large bubbles on the surface, the pecans look sugary, and the mixture just begins to color.
    Top-down view of the cooled and hardened candied pecans arranged on a clean white serving dish on the white marble cooktop. The pecans are glossy, sugary, and crunchy, ready to be served as a snack or dessert topping. The scene highlights the shiny texture and golden-brown color of the candied pecans.

Cool the Pecans:

  • Remove the saucepan from heat and drop spoonfuls of the candied pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Allow them to cool completely and harden before serving.
    Top-down view of the cooled and hardened candied pecans arranged on a clean white serving dish on the white marble cooktop. The pecans are glossy, sugary, and crunchy, ready to be served as a snack or dessert topping. The scene highlights the shiny texture and golden-brown color of the candied pecans.

Notes

Make sure to stir the mixture continuously once you add the pecans to prevent burning.
For easier cleanup, use parchment paper or silicone mats on your baking sheets.