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Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans: The Easy Sweet Snack Your Guests Will Love

Candied pecans are a delightful blend of sweet and salty, perfect for snacks or gifts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 399 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • small bowl
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white sugar see note below
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound pecan halves

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Whisk egg white and water together in a large bowl until frothy.
  • Toss pecans in the egg white mixture to coat.
  • Slowly pour in sugar mixture and stir until pecans are evenly coated.
  • Spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir pecans and rearrange into a single layer. Continue to cook, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until pecans are evenly browned, another 30 to 50 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The version with 1 cup sugar is more of a candy and would make a delicious topper on desserts or for a cheese board. The version with ⅓ cup sugar lets the pecan flavor shine through and is excellent for salads.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Candied Pecans, Holiday Gift, Pecans, Recipe, snack, Sweet Snack
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