Candied Pecans

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Calories

    249 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Candied Pecans

A ridiculously crunchy Easy Candied Pecans Recipe for a sweet and salty treat with just a hint of heat. The perfect snack, salad topper, or edible gift!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ c. granulated sugar
  • ½ c. light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 T. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 lb. pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300° F. Line large rimmed pan with parchment paper sheet and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, vigorously whisk egg white and vanilla until light and frothy.
  4. Add pecans to whisked egg white mixture, folding gently until pecans are completely coated.
  5. Pour sugar mixture over coated pecans and fold gently until all the mixture is adhered to the pecans.
  6. Spread coated pecans in an even layer on prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are fragrant and evenly browned, about 45 minutes total.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  10. Serve as a snack or sprinkled over your favorite salads - these candied pecans are PERFECT with this Strawberry Salad!

Notes

  • adapted from allrecipes.com

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 152mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 152mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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