Sour Cream Candied Pecans
Sour Cream Candied Pecans are super addictive, and I bet you can’t eat just one! These pecans have a sweet candy-like coating that just melts in your mouth!
Sour Cream Candied Pecans is a Southern Classic. This is another recipe that belonged to my mother in law. I can’t remember her not ever making these or having them on hand during the holidays.
Sour Cream candied Pecans are a sweet treat, and they remind me of pralines. They will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth with just a few bites.
Sour Cream Candied Pecans are Easy to Make
Yes, in just minutes, you will have a sweet treat made and cooling. Plan ahead if you are making these for a party or gift. It does take them a few hours to cool and set up.
Tools You Will Need
Heavy bottomed saucepan
Wooden Spoon
Candy Thermometer
Parchment Paper
Large Baking Sheet
*Storage Container (zip-top gallon bag or airtight container)
A Great Gift Idea
Any nut lover with a sweet tooth would love a gift like this. They look so pretty wrapped in a clear bag and tied with a pretty bow.
Ingredients Needed For Sour Cream Candied Pecan
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups Pecan Halves
Instructions for Making Sour Cream Candied Pecans
Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, add sour cream and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat and continue to boil for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Stir constantly.
Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Add the pecans and stir well, coating the pecans completely with the mixture.
Spread the pecans on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Separate the pecans with a fork.
Let the pecans cool completely.
Break into pieces before storing in a zip-top bag, airtight container, or gift bag.
These usually last up to a week at room temperature. I would say longer, but they have never lasted longer than that at my house. 🙂
Baking Tips for Perfect Candied Pecans
Use a candy thermometer to ensure you are reaching 240 degrees. This is the soft-ball stage necessary to get the desired results.
After you spread the pecans on the parchment paper, try to separate the pecans with a fork.
Allow the candy to set for several hours to cool.
While the sugar is still warm, the mixture/pecans will be sticky.
After they cool, you can break them into pieces before storing them in an airtight container or zipper bag.
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Sour Cream Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, add sour cream and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat and continue to boil for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Stir constantly.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Add the pecans and stir well, coating the pecans completely with the mixture.
- Spread the pecans on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Separate the pecans with a fork. Let the pecans cool completely.
- Break into pieces before storing in a zip-top bag, airtight container, or gift bag.
Notes
After you spread the pecans on the parchment paper, try to separate the pecans with a fork.
Allow the candy to set for several hours to cool.
While the sugar is still warm, the mixture/pecans will be sticky.
After they cool, you can break them into pieces before storing them in an airtight container or zipper bag. This recipe makes 3 1/2 cups of candied pecans.
Can you freeze these?
Hi Susan! I have never placed these sour cream pecans in the freezer. I’m not sure how they will taste after they thaw or if the coating will stay on. If you try it, let me know. Thanks for the question.
Wow…these look addictive…looks crunchy and yum…would love to try these…
Loved the idea of sour cream pecans, I just tried roasted pecans till now. Definitely need to give it a shot.
Such a perfect one to make and share with my friends and family! I love these candied pecans!
Immediately obsessed with this sweet treat!
Wow! I’ve never heard of these. They sound really good! Definitely going to try them.
I’ve never had these, but I’m sure I would love them. They’re so easy to make and look delicious!
Oh wow! I would never think using sour cream for candied nuts. It sounds absolutely delicious! Going to try it.
I’ve never heard of sour cream candied pecans before but they look amazing!! And they look so easy too! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
They are great and very addicting!
You had me at pecans! Even better with an extra touch of sweetness. These will be a staple on my holiday table. Thank you!
You are welcome! This is just a fancy way to dress up pecans. 🙂 They are so addicting!
This looks yum! Gonna try it soon! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
You are very welcome!
These look delicious and easy! I’ll definitely add them to my recipe collection. Thanks so much for sharing.
You are very welcome! I am enjoying going through my MIL recipe box and bringing her recipes back to our table.
I’ve never heard of this type of candied pecan before but they look fantastic! A little tangy and sweet. YUM!!!
They are so good and I can never eat just one– well –maybe one handful! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe for sour creme candied pecans! They look fantastic, can’t wait to try them.
You are welcome! Enjoy!