Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans

This recipe is as easy as 1, 2, 3! We guarantee you’ll want to make it over and over again!

Ingredients:

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg white

1 Tablespoon water

1 lb pecan halves

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F.

In a small bowl combine the first 3 ingredients.  Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the water with the egg white until airy and light. Add the pecan halves and stir to coat.

Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans.  Mix together evenly and spread evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. 

Bake for about 40 minutes, until pecans are browned and the sugar has caramelized.  

Be sure to stir the pecans regularly as they cook.

Pecans are not only easy to make, but there are tons of different ways to enjoy them! Use candied pecans for salad, add them to a bowl of yogurt, or fruit! Add them to dried fruit for a super trail mix or just grab a handful of caramelized pecans by themselves for a quick satisfying snack.

How to Store Them

Once cooled, candied pecans need to be stored in an airtight container or freezer bag to keep them fresh. Regardless of where you intend to store them!

Room Temperature: If storing the caramelized pecans in the cupboard or on the counter they will last to 2 weeks.
Chilled: Store pecan candy in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks for easy snacking.
Frozen: Candy-coated pecans will last a couple of months in the freezer. Be sure to store in a freezer bag for best results!

These candied pecans are easy to make and the perfect addition to salads, desserts or just for snacking!

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Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg white

1 Tablespoon water

1 lb pecan halves

Instructions





Preheat oven to 325°F.

In a small bowl combine the first 3 ingredients. Set aside.




In a large bowl, whisk the water with the egg white until airy and light. Add the pecan halves and stir to coat.

Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans. Mix together evenly and spread evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake for about 40 minutes, until pecans are browned and the sugar has caramelized. Be sure to stir the pecans regularly as they cook.

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a small bowl combine the first 3 ingredients.  Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the water with the egg white until airy and light. Add the pecan halves and stir to coat.
4. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans.  Mix together evenly and spread evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. 
5. Bake for about 40 minutes, until pecans are browned and the sugar has caramelized.  Be sure to stir the pecans regularly as they cook.