Description
These Candied Pecans are a deliciously sweet and cinnamon-spiced snack that’s perfectly crunchy and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a wonderful treat that’s perfect for parties, gifts, or simply enjoying as a snack. The pecans are coated with a frothy egg white mixture, then tossed in a cinnamon sugar blend and baked low and slow for a full hour to achieve the ideal texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pecans
- 1 lb pecan halves
For the Coating
- 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 and line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Egg White Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes very frothy. This will help the sugar coat the pecans evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. This dry blend provides the sweet and spiced flavor that will coat the pecans.
- Coat Pecans: Add the pecan halves to the frothy egg white mixture, tossing well until every piece is evenly coated. Then pour the cinnamon sugar mixture over the pecans and toss again until evenly covered with the sugar mixture.
- Arrange for Baking: Spread the coated pecans in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping to allow for even baking.
- Bake and Stir: Bake the pecans in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning. This slow baking will dry out the pecans and caramelize the sugar coating.
- Cool and Store: Allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container to maintain their crispness and freshness.
Notes
- These candied pecans make a fantastic gift or party snack that everyone will love.
- The slow baking time helps develop a perfectly crunchy texture without burning the sugar.
- You can experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or allspice for a different flavor profile.
- Be sure to stir the nuts regularly during baking for even coating and cooking.
- Store in airtight containers to keep them fresh and crunchy for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 oz)
- 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
