Name: Cinnamon Roasted Pecans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 24 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Pecan halves; 0.5 cup Sugar; 0.25 cup Water; 1 tsp Ground cinnamon; 0.125 tsp Salt

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Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉.

Spread pecan halves on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350℉ for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.

Combine sugar, water, cinnamon and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, stirring often. Add pecans and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Spread pecans on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 300℉ for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool completely.

Store in an air-tight container.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Pecans First for Depth 🔥
Dry roast the pecans at 350°F for 5-7 minutes before coating to enhance their natural buttery flavor and ensure even texture throughout the final roasted product.
Create a Perfect Sugar Syrup 💧
Whisk sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water into a smooth syrup before tossing pecans—this ensures even coating and prevents clumping better than dry mixing methods.
Low Temperature for Caramelization ⏱️
Roast the coated pecans at 325°F rather than high heat to achieve perfect caramelization without burning the sugar or creating bitter burnt spots on the cinnamon coating.
Spread and Separate While Cooling 🧊
Immediately spread roasted pecans on parchment paper and break apart clumps while still warm to prevent them from sticking together and ensure crispy, individual pieces.
Store with Silica Packets for Crunch 🛡️
Use airtight containers with food-grade silica gel packets to absorb moisture and keep pecans crispy for up to two weeks, preserving that signature satisfying crunch.