I recently spent a glorious couple of days at The Langham Place on Fifth Ave in NYC. My sleek modern, suite with the drop-dead view of the Empire State building was perfectly located for sights, shops and fabulous restaurants. But one of the best finds is Langhan Place’s Measure Lounge. Continental breakfast at the Langhan Place’s Measure Lounge features premium cheeses, fresh squeezed O.J., flaky croissants and pastry, fresh fruit, prosciutto, cured meats, artisan yogurt from a creamery in Brooklyn, porridge and fresh fruit. Equally superb at lunch with a fab view for people watching on Fifth Ave.or try the evening service and cocktails during the nightly live jazz, also a winner. One of the favorite snacks brought to the cocktail table for you is the popular Candied Pecans. My NYC friend Louise tells me, ” The recipe, perfected by Chef David Vandenabeele was inspired by Chef David’s time at The Langham, London, where candied pecans are a very popular bar snack.” Try it and see or get thee to the Langham Place NYC and try them there.
( image credit: Kurt Winner) 
Langham Place on Fifth NYC’s Chef David Tweaks Favorite Candied Pecans
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Description
These sweet and salty candied pecans are a favorite cocktail snack at Measure Lounge, Langham Place on Fifth Ave, NYC, perfect for pairing with a smart cocktail or glass of wine.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pecan halves, walnut halves, or a combination of both
- 2 cups castor sugar
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Place the cinnamon sticks, water, and sugar in a pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the nuts to the boiling mixture and continue to boil for about 5 minutes.
- Drain the nuts, discarding the liquid.
- Deep fry the drained nuts in batches in hot oil (approximately 350°F) for about 30 seconds or until they are crisp and golden brown.
- Remove the nuts from the oil and drain on paper towels. Allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
These candied pecans are inspired by Chef David Vandenabeele’s time at The Langham, London. They are a popular bar snack at Measure Lounge. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness. Perfect for serving at cocktail parties or as a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Continental
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Hi Christopher! I am so happy that you took the time to correct the recipe and provide details. What I wrote was what I was provided by Langham. I really enjoyed these when I was there. Your directionas will make it so much better! Are you a chef too?
unfortunately, your article is wrong chef david did not bring that recipe with him from london. the prior chef brought them from his time w ushg. that’s why he didnt specify how to make .
boil the nuts in a maple syrup water comb 75/25 . till color almost translucent. deep fry ,salt while hot . nuts will have a glossy lacquer.