These 5-ingredient homemade candied pecans are quick and easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and dangerously delicious! This classic is (and always has been!) one of my very favorite holiday snacks.
I originally published this recipe in 2012 and have since added new photos and helpful success tips. While the original version included a mix of pecans and almonds, this updated recipe focuses solely on candied pecans. (You can still swap in some almonds if you’d like. See Notes below!)
If there’s one snack I make on repeat every fall and holiday season, it’s these candied pecans. They’re crunchy, warmly spiced, lightly sweet, and completely irresistible whether you’re grabbing a handful straight from the pan or sprinkling them over salads, desserts, or cheese boards.
