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Smoked Candied Pecans

Smoked Candied Pecans are a delicious snack that is so simple to make on the pellet grill for the holidays. Candied pecans are an all time favorite  or a wonderful homemade gift for friends and family. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar pecans, homemade gifts, pecans, rum pecans, snacks
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pecan halves
  • cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and prepare a pellet grill to 300°.
  • Add brown sugar, butter, rum, kosher salt and ground cinnamon to a saucepan. Cook over medium- high heat. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the pecans until well coated.
  • Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  • Cook on the pellet grill with the lid closed, stirring every 15 minutes, cooking for 1 hour.
  • Remove from grill and allow to cool on the sheet pan until room temperature.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, refrigerated up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. 

Notes

Substitute walnuts, almonds or mixed nuts for pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g