1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 cups pecan halves

Combine all ingredients except pecans. Simmer in skillet for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add pecans, stirring until all nuts are covered with syrup. Pour onto a platter and separate quickly.