Candied Pecans Recipe
Learn how to make delicious candied pecans with this simple recipe. These sweet and crunchy treats are perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding to salads and desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings (about 1/4 cup each) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Pecans:
- 1 pound pecan halves
Candy Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix egg white: In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water until frothy. Add vanilla extract and stir.
- Coat pecans: Add pecans to the bowl, toss until coated. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine: Pour sugar mixture over pecans, stir until coated. Spread on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on sheet.
Notes
- Store candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Great for snacking, gifting, or topping salads and desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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