Candied Pecans Recipe
These easy-to-make candied pecans make for the perfect topping to any salad or dessert and are even great served as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pound pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Set it aside.
- Next, in a large-sized bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla until it becomes frothy. This takes about 2 to 3 minutes of vigorous continuous whisking.
- Add the pecans to the bowl with the egg white mixture and fold together until completely combined.
- Pour in the sugar mixture and fold the ingredients together to combine.
- Spread the pecans on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 300° for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Every 15 minutes until they are done cooking, stir the pecans around using a rubber scraper so that they cook evenly. They should be slightly crunchy on the outside and al dente/tender on the inside.
- Let them cool at room temperature until they are completely cooled before serving or storing.
Notes
Make-Ahead: You can make these up to 1 week ahead of time.
How to Store: Cover and store in an airtight container or mason jars at room temperature for 7 to 10 days. You can refrigerate them covered for up to 4 weeks. Cover and freeze the candied pecans for up to 3 months.
You can do this same process with walnuts, cashews, or almonds if you want to candy them.
For a great simple snack, try serving this over the top with some ice cream.
You can substitute the regular sugar for equal parts corn syrup or maple syrup.
Take this easy recipe to the next level using pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg