5 from 12 votes
Candied Pecans
Candied Pecans are pecan halves coated in a cinnamon-spiced sugar and egg white mixture, then baked low and slow until crisp. The result is a crunchy, sweet nut snack with warm cinnamon notes and a glossy finish. Slow baking ensures thorough caramelization while maintaining a tender crunch rather than burning.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
247 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg white
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir to mix.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, water, and vanilla. Add pecans and toss evenly to coat. Pour sugar mixture over pecans and stir to coat. Spread pecans on baking sheet and cook for one hour, stirring them every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
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Notes
- Store cooked and cooled candied pecans in an airtight container or sealed jar at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Refrigerate to keep them fresh up to six months.
- For longer storage, freeze the pecans in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to four months.
- Allow frozen pecans to thaw spread out on a sheet pan for even thawing before use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.