Easy Candied Pecans Recipe
Learn how to make delicious and easy candied pecans with this simple recipe. These sweet and crunchy pecans make a perfect snack or topping for salads and desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Egg White Mixture:
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Sugar Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Pecans:
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mix the Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk Egg White: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla extract until frothy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Coat Pecans: Add the pecan halves to the frothy egg white mixture and ensure they are well-coated.
- Add Sugar Mixture: Using a slotted spoon, toss the coated pecans in the sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the coated pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until browned and crisp.
- Cool: Allow the candied pecans to cool completely before storing. Optional: chop into smaller pieces for toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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