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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 995 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wet coating: in a mixing bowl beat egg white, vanilla, and water until stiff peaks form.
- Dry coating: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a bowl and stir to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- Store candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for several weeks.
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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
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
% 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.