Description
Learn how to make delicious candied pecans that are perfect for snacking, gifting, or topping salads. These sweet and crunchy pecans are easy to prepare and will be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans:
- 1 pound pecan halves
Candy Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pecans: In a large bowl, whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy. Add the pecans and stir until fully coated.
- Make the sugar coating: In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40–45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the pecans are golden and the coating is dry and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Let the candied pecans cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Great for gifting or as salad toppers.
- Try using maple sugar or brown sugar for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg