Candied nuts are easy to make, perfectly sweet, and great for sprinkling on just about anything.

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Today I’m going to teach you how to make sugar coated nuts. For this tutorial, I’m using pecans, but you can use any nut you like.

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1. Add 1/2 cup of pecans to a sauté pan with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Over medium heat, allow the sugar to melt.

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2. When the sugar begins to melt, use a wooden spoon to gently stir the nuts to coat with melted sugar.

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3. Watch the pan like a hawk. The process only takes about 5 minutes, so don’t stray too far from the stove. Your nuts can take a turn for the worse in a matter of seconds.

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4. Cook the nuts, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the nuts are toasty.

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5. Transfer the mixture to a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet. Allow the nuts to cool completely.

6. Store the cooled nuts in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in your pantry. Do not store the candied nuts in the fridge.