Description
These Candied Pecans are a delightful sweet snack featuring crunchy pecans coated in a cinnamon-spiced sugar mixture. Perfectly baked to a crisp, they make an ideal treat for parties, gifting, or simply snacking at home with their irresistible flavor and texture.
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 the 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 and light, which will help the sugar coating stick to the pecans evenly.
- Mix Sugar and Spices: In a separate small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt thoroughly to create the sweet and spiced coating.
- Coat Pecans with Egg Mixture: Add the pecan halves into the frothy egg white mixture and toss well so that every piece is evenly coated with the wet mixture.
- Add Sugar Mixture to Pecans: Pour the sugar and spice mixture over the coated pecans, tossing continuously to ensure a uniform coating of the sweet mixture on each pecan half.
- Arrange for Baking: Spread the coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer to ensure consistent baking and crispiness.
- Bake and Stir Regularly: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring the pecans every 15 minutes to prevent burning and to achieve an even caramelization.
- Cool and Store: Once baked, allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet so they crisp up nicely. Store the cooled pecans in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- These candied pecans are wonderfully sweet and crunchy, making them a favorite treat for any occasion.
- The combination of cinnamon and vanilla imparts a warm, aromatic flavor that pairs well with the natural nuttiness of pecans.
- Perfect for gifting or serving at parties as a delightful snack.
- Make sure to stir the pecans every 15 minutes during baking to ensure they cook evenly and do not burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 oz or 28 g)
- 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
