Candied Pecans
Crispy, sweet, and spiced with cinnamon, these Candied Pecans are perfect for snacking, gifting, or topping salads and desserts.
Servings 12
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecan halves (or 2½ cups of chopped pecans) 200g
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- ¼ cup light brown sugar 50g
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg white, water, and vanilla until frothy, about 1-2 minutes. Add the sugars, cinnamon, salt, and any extra flavoring you want to add (see notes)
- Toss the nuts in and stir until coated.
- Arrange nuts in a single layer on the sheet without crowding.
- Bake the halves for 35–40 min, stirring once halfway. If using chopped pecans bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Let the nuts fully cool down on the pan. They’ll crisp up even more as they cool.
Notes
Storage: At room temperature in an airtight container up to 2 weeks Freezer: up to 2 months. If they soften, re-crisp in a 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
Spice: add a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-spicy version.
Orange Zest: add 1 tsp of orange zest to the nuts for a citrusy flair.
Almond Extract: add 1/8 tsp of almond extract to the nuts if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 210kcal