If you love this recipe, make sure to try out my classic Candied Pecans Recipe!
Why You Will Love These Sour Cream Pecans
They are a Southern clssic for a reason. Easy to make, sweet, and the perfect snack! So similar to pecan pralines. If you love pralines, you will love this rich and creamy version. They don’t taste like sour cream! For all of those out there who will quickly dismiss this recipe because you aren’t a fan of sour cream, WAIT! These are just creamy and rich and they don’t taste like sour cream at all! They make a perfect gift at the holidays or hostess gift, garnish, or sweet snack!
What You Will Need
Tools:
A heavy bottomed saucepan. I like to use THIS one. A wooden spoon or rubber spatula A candy thermometer Parchment paper A large baking sheet
Ingredients:
The full ingredient list and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, so make sure to scroll down and print it out!
Why You Will Love These Sour Cream PecansWhat You Will NeedHow Do You Make Sour Cream Candied Pecans?How To Use Sour Cream PecansHow To Store Candied PecansCan I Cut This Recipe In Half?Pro Tip:More Pecan Recipes You Will LoveGet the Recipe
Granulated sugar Sour cream Pecan halves Vanilla extract Kosher salt
How Do You Make Sour Cream Candied Pecans?
The beauty of this recipe is it’s SO easy and done quick! All you do is cook the sugar and cream in a saucepan until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer. Then mix in vanilla extract and salt and coat your pecans wit the mixture! Allow them to cool on a parchment lined baking sheet and that’s it!
How To Use Sour Cream Pecans
These nuts are super versatile! Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy:
As a standalone snack! This is one of those treats that I can’t control myself around. I have to portion them out, or I will eat the whole batch! As a garnish. These sweet candied nuts are gorgeous on top of a cake, like my Italian Cream Cake, Hummingbird Cake, or Carrot Cake! Served on a charcuterie board. These are the perfect sweet snack that pairs beautifully with meats and cheeses. As a gift. Package these up in clear bags and a ribbon, or in a cute container, and you have an coveted holiday gift or for a hostess!
How To Store Candied Pecans
You can easily store these pecans at airtight at room temperature for 2 weeks. Freezing these nuts is possible, but as they thaw they will get sticky, so I don’t recommend it. Plus, I can’t imagine there will be leftovers because they’re so delicious!
Can I Cut This Recipe In Half?
Absolutely, yes! This recipe can easily be cut in half or even doubled, which is great at the holidays if you want to give them as gifts!
Pro Tip:
To make these pecans crispier, toast the pecans lightly before coating them. You can do this a few ways:
More Pecan Recipes You Will Love
Southern Pecan Bread Praline Crack Easy Turtles Candy Pecan Pie Bars
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