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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!
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}.
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.
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.
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 {like these Butter Pecan 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!
Do you love pecans? Add these Butter Pecans to these recipes…
- Butter Pecan Cream Pie
- Butter Pecan and Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pecan Upside Down Bundt Cake
- Banana Crumb Cake
- Pecan Pie Cookie Cups
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How to make Easy Salted Butter Pecans
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
“Add to your favorite recipes.” …These end up in my stomach long before I get a chance to add them to a recipe. So good!
Made these at Thanksgiving. Used raw pecans from Costco and Himalayan salt from Aldi. Roasted on a silicone sheet on a baking sheet. After 20 minutes, turned off oven, cracked open the door and left for ten more minutes. Turned out great. Yum.
My mom would add a little cayenne pepper to her…..