Candied Pecans
These Candied Pecans are perfect for packaging as a festive gift, adding to an appetizer or cheese board, or topping your favorite salads and desserts.
Servings: 32 servings
Cost: $8.14
Equipment
- Sheet pan 15 x 21-inch
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar see note 1
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 pounds pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250℉. Line an extra-large sheet pan (or 2 smaller sheet pans) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- Measure sugar, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites, vanilla, and water together until frothy. Toss pecans in the egg white mixture and then use a slotted spoon to remove and transfer them into the bowl with the sugar mixture. Toss the pecans in the sugar mixture until well coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet and keep them from overlapping.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes until pecans are evenly browned, about 45–60 minutes. Let stand for 30 minutes or until fully cool and solidify.
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Notes
Note 1: You can also use 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of light brown sugar.
Nutrition: The nutritional information is calculated for a 2-ounce serving.
Storage: Store in an airtight container and freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg