Candied Pecans

By JanF1201

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups pecans
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring two cups sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in medium heavy saucepans, stirring until dissolved. Boil until amber color develops, 20 to 25 mins. Remove from heat and quickly add 2 cups pecans and 1/8 tsp each sale and cayenne pepper. Before mixture hardens, spread evenly on light oiled sheet until cool. Break into pieces and serve as a snack or on desserts and salads.