Candied Pecans Recipe
Sweet and crunchy Candied Pecans are a simple and delightful treat perfect for snacking or adding a tasty crunch to various dishes. This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly coated pecans with a hint of cinnamon, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pecans:
- 1 pound pecan halves, unsalted (16 ounces or approximately 4 cups)
Egg White Mixture:
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons water
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Prepare Pecans: Whisk egg white, vanilla, and water until foamy. Coat pecans in the mixture.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss pecans in this mixture.
- Bake: Spread pecans on the baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Cool and Store: Let pecans cool on the sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- Pecans can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- They can also be frozen for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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