15 glazed pecan recipes

Candied pecans simmered in Dr. Pepper until the soda evaporates into a sweet glaze, then oven-roasted until crispy for a unique Southern snack.

A definite summer salad. The honey glazed pecans, goat cheese and balsamic dressing really bring layers of flavors, and all the ingredients are a delicious combination. The dressing and honey pecans both can be made a day ahead.

Orange-glazed pecans with fresh orange juice and zest. Candied nuts simmered in citrus syrup until coated, ready in 35 minutes.

Mashed butternut squash with butter, brown sugar, and white pepper, topped with maple syrup-glazed pecans and broiled until toasted. A Thanksgiving-worthy side dish.

Chinese fried pecans soak whole pecan halves in boiling water, coat them in sugar, dry overnight, and fry to a crackling glazed shell. Restaurant-style sweet appetizer or party snack.

Maple pecan crescent twists made with store-bought crescent roll dough, a cinnamon-nutmeg pecan sugar filling, and a maple powdered sugar glaze. A quick breakfast pastry in 30 minutes.

Turtle cookies with pecan halves, caramel candy centers wrapped in brown sugar shortbread, and a chocolate glaze dip. Adorable candy-shop cookies from scratch.

Miniature fruitcake jewels are tiny muffin-tin fruitcakes loaded with candied fruit, red and green cherries, golden raisins, dates, and pecans, finished with a brandy glaze. Holiday gifting classic.

Freezer cinnamon fruit rolls with soft yeasted dough, a rich filling of brown sugar, golden raisins, dried apricots, pecans, and cinnamon, finished with a simple sugar glaze. Make ahead and freeze for up to 2 months.

Gourmet glazed nuts with peanuts and pecans, blanched then baked with sugar and butter until golden and crunchy. Sweet, salty, and perfect for holiday gift-giving.

Sugared pecans in a buttery brown sugar glaze made on the stovetop in 5 minutes with just 3 ingredients. A quick snack, salad topper, or holiday gift idea.

Upside-down apple pie with a caramelized brown sugar and pecan bottom that becomes the glossy top when flipped. Glazed and served warm with the nuts on display.

Pecan wood smoked BBQ pork ribs rubbed with seasoning and slow-smoked at 220 degrees for 3 to 4 hours. Basted with barbecue sauce only in the last 20 minutes for a sticky glaze.

Jello rolls are sweet yeast rolls filled with dry Jello powder, sugar, and pecans, rolled up cinnamon-roll style, and drizzled with a powdered sugar glaze. A colorful, retro treat.

A vegan butternut squash pie with soy milk and agar flakes, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, garnished with pecans and a barley malt glaze. An egg-free and dairy-free twist on the classic holiday pie.