Candied Pecans

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 cups

  • Calories

    995 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Candied Pecans

The best Candied Pecans recipe is sweet, perfectly crunchy, and absolutely addicting! Toss them on a salad, dessert, charcuterie board, or add a tag and give it as a gift. Use any kind of nut or a combination of a few and make it in the oven or stovetop!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces unsalted pecans halves , (about 4 cups)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon water
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wet coating: in a mixing bowl beat egg white, vanilla, and water until stiff peaks form.
  3. Dry coating: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a bowl and stir to combine.
  4. Add pecans to the egg whites mixture and gently toss to coat. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture and stir gently until the pecans are well coated.
  5. Bake: Spread the pecans into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  6. Store candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Notes

  • Nuts: use any kind of nuts with this recipe, like walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, or pistachios. 
  • Freezing Instructions: Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Stovetop Candied Pecans:
  • Toast: Add 1 cup of pecans to a pan over medium-high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing often, to toast them. Transfer to a plate.
  • Candy coating: Add 1/2 cup brown sugar, a dash of salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons water to the pan. Stir well and cook over medium heat until bubbling.
  • Return pecans to pan and toss to coat. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring to coat all of the pecans in the glaze. Remove from heat and transfer pecans to a parchment lined tray to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 995kcal (50%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 82g (126%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 24g Monounsaturated Fat 46g Sodium 603mg (25%) Potassium 525mg (15%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 69IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 995 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 995kcal 50%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 82g 126%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24g 141%
Monounsaturated Fat 46g 230%
Sodium 603mg 25%
Potassium 525mg 11%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 69IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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