Sure, oysters make pearls for us and those are nice… but no number of pearl-stranded necklaces could ever compare to this savory and yummy Oyster Cracker Candy! Yeah, we know these don’t come from actual oysters, but you’ll get the idea once you start munching on these salty and sweet golden-brown treats. Perfect for a party, a seaside snack, or an afternoon pick-me-up, Oyster Cracker Candy is truly worth more than jewels!
Ingredients
For the cracker mixture:
- 10 ounces oyster crackers
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Evenly spread the oyster crackers and the pecans onto a half sheet pan.
Step 3 –In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 4 –Mix 1 cup of the brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of the thyme, 1 teaspoon of the ginger, 1 teaspoon of the parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper into the butter, bringing it to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
Step 5 –Pour the brown sugar mixture over the oyster crackers and stir until all the crackers are moistened.
Step 6 –Bake the crackers until they are lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
Step 7 –While the crackers are baking, in a bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar, the remaining thyme, the remaining ginger, the remaining parsley, the remaining cayenne pepper, and the salt together.
Step 8 –Sprinkle the topping mixture over the baked crackers and stir them together.
Step 9 –Let the crackers cool for 30 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve.
