Honey-Pecan Candy
This is one of those heaven-on-earth experiences. This recipe was taken from epicurious.com and was originally used as a pumpkin pie garnish....but it is so amazing and so easy by itself that I just HAD TO share it here! I think it would be a PERFECT addition to any holiday tray. CAUTION: This is very addictive. it is common to consume mass quantities in one sitting. be warned!! :)
READY IN: 20mins
SERVES: 25-30
YIELD: 25-30 candies
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 6tablespoons sugar
- 3tablespoons honey
- 3tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1pinch salt
- 1cup pecan halves
DIRECTIONS
- Place large piece of foil on work surface.
- Stir sugar, honey, butter and salt in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, butter melts and syrup comes to simmer.
- Add pecans
- Cook until syrup turns deep caramel color and bubbles thickly.
- stir nuts occasionally to coat (about 9 minutes)
- Scrape onto foil
- WORKING QUICKLY, separate nuts with spoon.
- Cool completely.
- Break candy apart into desired sizes (NOTE: this is why the yield/servings is a guesstimate).
- Place in airtight container.
- You may now eat a piece of heaven -- or five pieces -- (if you haven't done so by now!).
- Enjoy!