"To candy some pecans" means to coat the pecans in a sugary syrup and then bake or cook them until they become sweet, crunchy, and have a shiny appearance. Full definition
Sweet Potato - Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans make a great choice to enjoy in the a.m., but they make a fab dessert option, too. (azgrabaplate.com)
I don't know what I'm more excited about — the silky cheesecake filling or those crunchy candied pecans on top! (atreatsaffair.com)
Ten minutes and three ingredients and I have a nice container of candied pecans in my pantry just waiting for me to make a salad for dinner. (justalittlebitofbacon.com)