Candied Pecan Pieces

Name: Candied Pecan Pieces
Yield: makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (4 ounces)

January 24, 2012

Recipe information

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (4 ounces)

Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat. Heat sugar and the water to a simmer in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring; cook until syrup comes to a boil, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Boil, gently swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is light amber. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans with a wooden spoon to coat completely. Immediately remove pecans from caramel; spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely before using or storing; break into small pieces, if necessary.

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