Yield: Makes 3 cups | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes
If you’ve got guests coming in and out of the house throughout December, it’s always nice to have a bowl of candied nuts on a side table for easy munching. Put them in a decorative jar, and you’ve got a fun gift to give to the neighbors.
INGREDIENTS
1¾ cups granulated sugar
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pound pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, boiling water, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cream of tartar. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans, then the vanilla. Stir until the pecans are fully coated.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the pecans on top. Using a fork, separate the pecans and let cool for 10 to 20 minutes. Pour into a party bowl and serve.