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Candied Pecans

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until frothy.
  2. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
  3. 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

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

% 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.