Cinnamon sugar pecans

jjirons69 · 12-11-2012, 07:35 AM

I've only ever used pecans, but I suppose any nut would do. We always seem to have an over-abundance of pecans and this is a perfect recipe to make a very tasty treat with them.

1 lb shelled pecans
2 C sugar
1 C water
1 T cinnamon
1 t vanilla extract

Simmer sugar and water in a Teflon-coated large fryer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vanilla and cinnamon and mix well. Add pecans and stir constantly over medium heat. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches dryness. Pour over wax paper on a cookie rack. These things are highly addictive and make a good gift.

omowasu · 12-12-2012, 06:36 PM

J - do you use a candy thermometer or let the mix go above 220 degrees before throwing in the nuts?

jjirons69 · 12-13-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by omowasu

J - do you use a candy thermometer or let the mix go above 220 degrees before throwing in the nuts?

No candy thermometer. Have made these numerous times. The key is you continue a medium heat until the mixture goes dry. Constantly stirring. It'll be all bubbly and within a minute or two it goes to complete dryness. There's nothing in the pan but sugar-coated pecans and the leftover sugar. At that time dump the pecans on the cooling sheet.

OLS · 12-12-2012, 06:43 PM

it's the cinnamon I can never get a taste for. I prefer a salty and maybe a slightly sweet ROASTED pecan or a butter
and salt SAUTEED pecan. I like cinnamon but in the end I like nuts too well just plain. I will file this one away though,
you never know.

RobR1205 · 12-12-2012, 06:45 PM

God that looks good

...i'm a huge fan of NYC cinnamon sugar mixed nuts so I'll definitely have to try this

bobarian · 12-12-2012, 07:06 PM

If you add cayenne, you get sweet, salty and spicy!

hscmit · 12-12-2012, 06:45 PM

yum, love pecans

kelmac07 · 12-12-2012, 07:40 PM

Zane · 12-12-2012, 09:01 PM

I will take nuts anyway I can get them.

kelmac07 · 12-12-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZaneG

I will take nuts anyway I can get them.

I'm betting that didn't come out right.

Zane · 12-12-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I'm betting that didn't come out right.

Lol I was curious who would be first to bite.

OLS · 12-14-2012, 03:23 PM

Gonzo cookery...

hammondc · 12-14-2012, 10:13 PM

I shall try this. Good recipe, bro.

12-11-2012, 07:35 AM	#1
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Cinnamon sugar pecans I've only ever used pecans, but I suppose any nut would do. We always seem to have an over-abundance of pecans and this is a perfect recipe to make a very tasty treat with them. 1 lb shelled pecans 2 C sugar 1 C water 1 T cinnamon 1 t vanilla extract Simmer sugar and water in a Teflon-coated large fryer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vanilla and cinnamon and mix well. Add pecans and stir constantly over medium heat. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches dryness. Pour over wax paper on a cookie rack. These things are highly addictive and make a good gift. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

12-12-2012, 06:36 PM	#2
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans J - do you use a candy thermometer or let the mix go above 220 degrees before throwing in the nuts? __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

12-12-2012, 06:43 PM	#4
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans it's the cinnamon I can never get a taste for. I prefer a salty and maybe a slightly sweet ROASTED pecan or a butter and salt SAUTEED pecan. I like cinnamon but in the end I like nuts too well just plain. I will file this one away though, you never know.

12-12-2012, 06:45 PM	#5
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans God that looks good ...i'm a huge fan of NYC cinnamon sugar mixed nuts so I'll definitely have to try this

12-12-2012, 07:06 PM	#6
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans If you add cayenne, you get sweet, salty and spicy!

12-12-2012, 06:45 PM	#7
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans yum, love pecans

12-12-2012, 07:40 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-12-2012, 09:01 PM	#9
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans I will take nuts anyway I can get them. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

12-14-2012, 03:23 PM	#12
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans Gonzo cookery...

12-14-2012, 10:13 PM	#13
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Cinnamon sugar pecans I shall try this. Good recipe, bro.