My neighbor brought a tin of this over and I hid it from my husband so I could eat it all.

These southern 4-ingredient brown sugar pecans are the kind of thing you taste once and then suddenly realize you’ve hidden the tin from your own family so you don’t have to share. They’re an old-style, small-town party snack: just pecans, brown sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt, baked until the sugar turns into a crisp, crackly caramel that clings to every curve of the nut. I first had something like this at a church Christmas bazaar back in the late ’70s, and they’ve been passed from neighbor to neighbor ever since. They’re simple enough for a Tuesday afternoon but special enough to tuck into pretty tins for gifts or put out in bowls when company drops by.
Serve these brown sugar pecans still slightly warm on a big plate or right off the foil-lined baking tray for casual snacking. They’re wonderful alongside coffee, hot tea, or a small glass of something stronger after supper. Scatter them over a green salad with sliced apples or pears, or over a bowl of vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert. For parties, set them out with cheese, crackers, and fresh fruit so folks can nibble and mix sweet with salty. They also travel well in little jars or tins, making them perfect for bake sales, holiday gifts, or to tuck into a lunchbox as a special treat.
Southern 4-Ingredient Brown Sugar Pecans
Servings: 8

Ingredients
3 cups pecan halves
1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Directions