Description
These homemade candied pecans are a sweet, crunchy treat coated with a frothy egg white mixture and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Perfect as a snack, party favor, or a delicious topping for salads and desserts, this easy-to-make recipe requires just a few basic ingredients and simple baking techniques to create irresistible cinnamon-spiced pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans & Coating
- 1 lb pecan halves
- 1 large egg white
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Egg White Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the egg white together with water and vanilla extract until the mixture is very frothy, which will help the sugar coating stick to the pecans evenly.
- Combine Sugar Mixture: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until fully blended to infuse the pecans with a balanced sweet and spiced flavor.
- Coat Pecans with Egg White: Add the pecan halves to the frothy egg white mixture, tossing them well to ensure each nut is evenly coated and ready to hold the sugar mixture.
- Add Sugar Mixture: Pour the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the egg white-coated pecans and toss thoroughly until all pecans are coated with the sugar blend.
- Arrange and Bake: Spread the coated pecans in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Cool and Store: Once baked, remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. Store the cooled candied pecans in an airtight container to maintain their crispness and freshness.
Notes
- This recipe produces a perfectly crunchy, cinnamon-spiced sweet treat ideal for parties and gift-giving.
- Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is crucial to prevent burning and promote even coating and crispness.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- These candied pecans pair wonderfully with salads, desserts, or enjoyed on their own as a snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
