Sour Cream Candied Pecans
Sour Cream Candied Pecans is a southern classic. Made with only 4 ingredients. This is sure to satisfy any nut lovers sweet tooth.
Servings 3 cups
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
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.
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.