6 scrumptious Southern desserts with pecans that you won't be able to resist

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Pecans are a staple in the South. They can be used for a variety of tasty recipes and add the perfect amount of crunch. The subtle flavor adds a little something extra that makes the dish just a teeny tiny bit better.
Check out these Southern dishes that have fresh pecans mixed right in. Make them for your family and friends this week to find out which one is your favorite. Maybe they all will be!
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1. Browned butter pecan ice cream (h/t CookingWithCarolyn)
This recipe shows you how to whip up your very own batch if pecan ice cream! It's surprisingly simple and yields incredible taste.
2. Pecan pie
There's nothing quite as delicious as a pecan pie. It's rich flavor is best cut with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Get the full recipe here.
3. Candied pecans (h/t Gimme Some Oven)
Candied pecans are the perfect party snack. Put these out on the dessert table and see how quickly they disappear. Everybody gets addicted to the crunchy sweetness of this tasty treat.
4. Pecan pie muffins (h/t The Girl Who Ate Everything)
Pecan pie muffins are a yummy blend of pie and muffins in one dessert. Why commit to one when you can have both?
5. Homemade turtles candy (h/t Lil Luna)
Never buy turtles in a box ever again! This scrumptious dessert can be whipped up in your very own kitchen.
6. 15-minute microwave pecan brittle (h/t The Cafe Sucre Farine)
A few minutes is all that stands between you and this addictive dessert! Plus, you don't even have to use the stove!
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