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How to make Easy Salted Buttered Pecans

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Pecans are my favorite nut and in the fall I start to try and think of all of the ways I can use them in recipes.  Now don’t get me wrong…they are perfect just as they are but toast them with melted butter, kosher salt and be amazed.  These easy Butter Pecans are ready in 20 minutes and can be used in so many different recipes.  I can’t wait for you to make a batch of your very own.

Do you love pecans?  Try this Pecan Upside Down Bundt Cake!

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    Ingredients needed to make Salted Buttered Pecans

    • 1 pound of Pecan halves-pecans can be a little expensive but if you purchase them somewhere like Costco they can be very affordable.
    • Melted Butter-I just used the microwave to melt it and it only takes about 30 seconds.
    • Kosher Salt-table salt will not give you the same grit and flavor.

    How to make Toasted Butter Pecans in the Oven

    In a medium bowl combine the pecan halves, melted butter and kosher salt.  Stir until all of the pecans are evenly coated.

    Spread them evenly onto a baking sheet that is covered with a silicone mat {or parchment paper}.

    Easy Salted Buttered Pecans recipe featured by top US food blogger, Practically Homemade

    Bake in a preheated 300 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until you can start to smell the pecans toasting.

    Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool before using them in a recipe.  

    Cooling the Salted Buttered Pecans

    To cool the Butter Pecans you can leave them on the baking sheet and place it on a cooling rack for about 20 minutes.

    You can also transfer the pecans to a clean towel and allow them to cool.  The benefit of doing it this way is that it will help soak up any extra butter.

    Easy Salted Buttered Pecans recipe featured by top US food blogger, Practically Homemade

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Can I use a pan on the stove top instead of the oven to make Salted Buttered Pecans?

    Yes, you can use a hot skillet to make them with butter and salt.  I have all of the details in this post for Butter Pecan & Milk Chocolate Cookies.

    Easy Salted Buttered Pecans recipe featured by top US food blogger, Practically Homemade

    Can I use the microwave instead of the oven to make Butter Pecans?

    Yes, you can use the microwave.  Mix the pecans, butter and salt in a bowl and place them onto a microwave safe plate in a single layer.  This will take a few times to get them all done.

    Microwave them for 1 minute intervals, stirring between intervals until they are golden brown.

    What recipes can I use Salted Buttered Pecan in?

    The possibilities of recipes to use Buttered Pecans are endless but this Buttered Pecan Cream Pie is my absolute favorite.

    It can also be used in chocolate chip cookies, in the crumb topping of a Banana Crumb Cake, in salads or any other place you would put pecans.

    They can be chopped up or left whole and take any pecan recipe to the next level!

    Easy Salted Buttered Pecans recipe featured by top US food blogger, Practically Homemade

    Do you love pecans?  Add these Butter Pecans to these recipes…
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    How to make Easy Salted Butter Pecans

    Melted butter and kosher salt are added to pecan halves and baked to perfection for the ultimate and easiest Butter Pecans.
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: pound
    4.70 from 13 votes
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound pecan halves
    • ¼ cup butter {melted}
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300°. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat {or parchment paper}.
    • In a medium bowl combine pecan halves, melted butter and kosher salt. Stir until the pecan halves are completely coated.
    • Lay the butter and salt coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until you can start to smell the pecans toasting.
    • Remove your salted buttered pecans from the oven and allow the buttered pecans to cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes. Add them to your favorite recipe. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    NOTE:  You can also cool these salted buttered pecans by transferring them to a clean towel.  The benefit to doing it this way is that the towel will soak up any additional butter that the pecans didn't absorb.
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