Candied Pecans
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Candied Pecans
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Candied Pecans are deliciously crunchy and decadent thanks to brown sugar, cinnamon, and a few other holiday spices. This recipe is lightning fast, kid-friendly, and a snap to make for a last-minute gifts or bake sales.
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Ingredients
- 1 egg white (see note 1)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups pecans (1 pound, see note 2)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until frothy.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Add pecans and stir until all the nuts are coated. Pour onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake, flipping nuts occasionally, until coating is dry, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Egg white: Beaten egg white acts as the "glue" for the spices and sugar on the nuts.
- Pecans: Raw, unsalted, whole pecan halves work best for this recipe, as opposed to the smaller pecan pieces. I like to order nuts in bulk online for this project, because grocery store pecans can get a little pricey. Warehouse stores like Costco have affordable nuts, too, especially around the holidays.
- Yield: This recipe makes 1 pound of nuts (4 cups) , so double or triple as needed.
- Storage: Store pecans out at room temperature in an air-tight container. They'll be good for a week or so. They'll keep in the fridge for at least 3 weeks.
- Freezing: Candied nuts will keep in the freezer for 2 months.
- Don't over bake: Don't let the pecans get too toasty in the oven. Keep your eyes peeled; when the nuts appear dry, they're ready to take out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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