Description
Learn how to make delicious Candied Pecans with this easy recipe. These sweet and crunchy pecans are perfect for snacking or as a holiday treat.
Ingredients
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Pecans:
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
Sugar Mixture:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Egg White Mixture:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the egg white mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water until frothy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Coat the pecans: Toss the pecans in the egg white mixture until fully coated.
- Prepare the sugar mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Coat the pecans with sugar: Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and stir until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Cool: Let the pecans cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- You can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
