Preparation Steps

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, without stirring, until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up.
• Quickly stir in the pecans, coating them evenly with the caramel mixture.
  1.5 cups pecans
• Drop spoonfuls of the pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming individual candies.
• Let the candies cool completely at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature.